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Wausau, WI vs Trempealeau, WI

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- Trempealeau spends 7.7% more per student than Wausau.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 8.9% lower in Trempealeau than in Wausau. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Trempealeau had 8.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Wausau
 Wausau, WITrempealeau, WIUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,328$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,140  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,482$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.87  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3634573
 Students per Counselor315  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.0%1.5%
Reviews for Wausau    6 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I visited Wausau during the summer and it was a very nice change from Phoenix. The people were friendly & helpful. It was a little humid than what I’m used to but  More

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Beautiful area geographically but beneath that beauty are some of the most overly conservative, unfriendly, judgemental people anywhere. Very hard to make friends here  More

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I LIVED IN WAUSAU WI OVER 23 YEARS AGO. I RELOCATED TO WYOMING IN 1990 FOR GOVERMENT POSITION. NOW RETIRED FROM FEDERAL SERVICE, I WILL BE MOVING BACK TO THE UPPER  More

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Reviews for Trempealeau    5 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

When people come to a lock and dam they dont expect to see a bunch of houses lining the whole shore, the only place to fish is on the dam itself. Not a very good place  More

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Trempealeau is a bit unique for the region; a bit left of center, yet tethered by traditional salt of the earth values. Blemishes are present, as in any small town with  More

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Over 18 years ago

Trempealeau is nestled beside the Missippi River and provides gorgeous panoramic views of the water and river bluffs. Boating, fishing and other water sports are steps  More

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