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Whitehall, MT vs Brainerd, MN

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- Brainerd spends 105.3% more per student than Whitehall.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.7% higher in Brainerd than in Whitehall. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Brainerd had 4.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Whitehall
 Whitehall, MTBrainerd, MNUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$22,702$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,588  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,926$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.18  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock31944573
 Students per Counselor317  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.25.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.2%1.5%
Reviews for Whitehall    1 Reviews

I lived in Whitehall for 20 years and is one of the best small towns to live in. We have everything we need right here in a small town , excellent schools and staff  More

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Reviews for Brainerd    5 Reviews

Research, research, research! Personal reviews don't give you the "whole" story! Whether the opinions are "glowing" or scathing do not base your opinion on them! Some  More

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Over 15 years ago

Small town. Everyone knows everyone else's business. No work. Located in Crow Wing County and has highest unemployment rate in the state. Poor healthcare. Essentia  More

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