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South Portland, ME vs Southwest Harbor, ME

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- Southwest Harbor spends 12.1% more per student than South Portland.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 13.9% lower in Southwest Harbor than in South Portland. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Southwest Harbor had 0.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to South Portland
 South Portland, MESouthwest Harbor, MEUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$19,932$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$16,112  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,877$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.44  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4824573
 Students per Counselor265  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.46.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%1.5%
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Reviews for South Portland    1 Reviews
Terry · South Portland, ME
Living in Southern Maine
Over 12 years ago

The Greater Portland area has a very livable climate in the summer, some of spring & fall, but winters are usually a bear. There's lots of outdoor things to do nearby  More

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