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Spencer, IA vs Greensboro, NC

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- Greensboro spends 28.1% less per student than Spencer.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.0% lower in Greensboro than in Spencer. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Greensboro had 6.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Spencer
 Spencer, IAGreensboro, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,652$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,908  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,180$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.76  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6414573
 Students per Counselor378  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.24.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.9%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
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Over 15 years ago

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

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Reviews for Greensboro    56 Reviews
Gebre · Greensboro, NC
Great City Getting Even Better
Over 1 years ago

I have lived in this city for 14 years. I am 50 and lived at different places. This is where I lived the longest and I am loving it. It has that sweet balance everyone  More

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Pat · Greensboro, NC
Great Place for Families and College Kids!!
Over 3 years ago

I have lived in Greensboro for almost 30 years. Moved here in the 8th grade from Long Beach California. We literally fell in love with this great state and Greensboro in  More

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L · Greensboro, NC
Sure..come to Greensboro
Over 3 years ago

Born and raised here. Yes some crime like everywhere else, but overall, I'm not afraid to be out at night. You might like some areas right outside of the city..  More

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