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West Branch, MI vs Hartford City, IN

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Highlights
- Hartford City spends 3.5% more per student than West Branch.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 24.1% lower in Hartford City than in West Branch. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Hartford City had 0.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to West Branch
 West Branch, MIHartford City, INUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,382$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,153  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,592$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.42  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5174573
 Students per Counselor422  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.17.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.5%1.5%
Reviews for West Branch    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

pros: affordable cost of living, close to Michigan's lakes and forests cons: no jobs, small town atmosphere, sequestered location, bad winters, I lived in West  More

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Reviews for Hartford City    2 Reviews

I bought a home here in 2021 and lived in the town for close to a year until January 2023. Looking at the big picture it is a pretty good place to live. Would rate it  More

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Over 7 years ago

Hartford City is a quiet small town. Off the beaten path but within commuting distance to Muncie and Marion. Most people know each other. Hardworking people. Most are  More

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