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Springfield, VA vs Kearney, NE

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Highlights
- Kearney spends 27.2% less per student than Springfield.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 12.9% higher in Kearney than in Springfield. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Kearney had 5.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Springfield
 Springfield, VAKearney, NEUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,793$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$16,085  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,639$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.52  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3464573
 Students per Counselor273  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.14.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.45.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.4%1.5%
Reviews for Springfield    7 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

There are a lot of parks and playgrounds in this area. Each one has a different  More

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Over 13 years ago

We have been living in Springfield, VA for a number of years. The area does have jobs, but the quality of life is not very good. Springfield lacks a community center;  More

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Springfield, is a nice place to live. Peaceful, good schools, and close access to everything you need.  More

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Reviews for Kearney    7 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Kearney is a wonderful community. It has grown exponentially in the last 15 years and continues to make smart decisions in its development. Check out the YouTube video  More

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Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Very low crime rate 2. Low cost of housing 3. Quiet, peaceful community Cons: 1. Poor school system 2. Taxes in Nebraska are extremely high due to the  More

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Over 18 years ago

Unemployment is pretty much not existent. I am in the IT industry. If you have skills you can get a job today. If you have IT skills and you are interested in Kearney  More

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