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Wells, ME vs Orono, ME

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- Orono spends 10.0% less per student than Wells.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.3% higher in Orono than in Wells. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Orono had 5.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Wells
 Wells, MEOrono, MEUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,173$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$15,577  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,270$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.94  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3654573
 Students per Counselor255  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.35.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock21.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock10.0%1.5%
Reviews for Wells    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Although it is getting crowded, Wells is beautiful in summer. long sandy beaches and of course the ocean. The water is cold, so lounging more than swimming is  More

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Over 16 years ago

2007-2009 has been full of snow storms November to  More

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