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Springfield, MO vs Watkins Glen, NY

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- Watkins Glen spends 113.1% more per student than Springfield.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 18.2% lower in Watkins Glen than in Springfield. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Watkins Glen had 3.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Springfield
 Springfield, MOWatkins Glen, NYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$26,668$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,158  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,603$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.86  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4334573
 Students per Counselor289  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.29.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.3%1.5%
Reviews for Springfield    74 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

For a town of 165,000 we have entertainment options far above similar sized communities. Pro Baseball, Bass Pro, Hammons Hall. Art Museums, Wonders of Wildlife  More

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We're somewhat new to this area... having recently moved from AZ. We find the residents are more polite and generally much nicer here. Residents actually have a  More

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Over 5 years ago

So much wrong in this town I don't know where to start. Apparently, all the a$$ holes of the state circle over Springfield. The do-nothing cops are worthless, as is the  More

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Reviews for Watkins Glen    2 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I have lived here my whole life and Watkins Glen is still a magical place for me. The Lakes, the hills, The valleys will take your breath away. The people here are  More

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Over 14 years ago

i have lived in watkins glen all my life ,im 51 years old watkins glen is a wonderful town. it has a beautiful lake, a gorge to walk threw. and winerys all aound the  More

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