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Syracuse, KS vs Independence, KS

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- Independence spends 44.2% less per student than Syracuse.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 1.6% higher in Independence than in Syracuse. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Independence had 11.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Syracuse
 Syracuse, KSIndependence, KSUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,205$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,488  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,661$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.26  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3984573
 Students per Counselor0  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock13.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.15.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.3%1.5%
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Chris · Independence, KS
Low crime
Over 19 years ago

I did not and would not move here by choice,Uncle Sam moved me here temporarily. Crime rate is low but there is no economy. Walmart is the biggest employer and the only  More

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Chris · Independence, KS
Government Move
Over 19 years ago

Did not move here by choice and would not live here by  More

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Gerry · Independence, KS
Schools
Over 19 years ago

The schools in independence are adequate but nothing special. I beleive the taxes are too high and that the schools are not seening enough of the tax money to keep them  More

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