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Spencer, IA vs Dodge City, KS

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- Dodge City spends 13.8% less per student than Spencer.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 11.8% higher in Dodge City than in Spencer. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Dodge City had 25.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Spencer
 Spencer, IADodge City, KSUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,768$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,908  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,735$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.76  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4774573
 Students per Counselor378  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock18.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock72.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.24.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.4%1.5%
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Reviews for Spencer    2 Reviews
bp · Portland, OR
Perfect summers, the worst winters
Over 3 years ago

The summers in Spencer are magical. Fireflies, perfect weather, and beautiful lakes nearby. Everything here grows like a dream. Just plant it and it will grow without  More

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KATHY  · Rio Rancho, NM
Politics
Over 15 years ago

Could use a few more democrats just to spice it up.  More

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Reviews for Dodge City    2 Reviews
Hank · Murphysboro, IL
Housing
Over 15 years ago

We went to Dodge City on a job interview and liked the place until we got down to talking with the realtor. I don't know where they came up with the median housing cost,  More

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Clint · Barry, IL
Dodge City - Pros/Cons
Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Low crime rate 2. Extremely low cost of living and housing 3. Affordable place to live 4. Old Western town atmosphere Cons: 1. Very poor school  More

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