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Wilkes-Barre, PA vs Avon, CO

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- Avon spends 8.4% less per student than Wilkes-Barre.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 19.1% lower in Avon than in Wilkes-Barre. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Avon had 6.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Wilkes-Barre
 Wilkes-Barre, PAAvon, COUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,754$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,391  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,336$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.82  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock17374573
 Students per Counselor553  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock15.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.18.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.0%1.5%
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Reviews for Wilkes-Barre    2 Reviews
Lynn · Kingston, PA
Born and raised
Over 5 years ago

I had the privilege of being born and raised here in Wilkes-Barre. Unfortunately, the town has deteriorated tremendously. I shall list pros vs.  More

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michael · Willington, CT
Former King's Student
Over 18 years ago

Wilkes-Barre was a wonderful place to go to college. With two schools near each other (King's College and Wilkes College) the atmosphere was exciting. The city of itself  More

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Reviews for Avon    2 Reviews
William · Lakewood, CO
Pure, refreshing water.
Over 7 years ago

Great small place. Not many restaurants (-1 star). Water quality is like washing and bathing in Fuji water. Loved the water  More

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Kari · Avon, CO
Five Star
Over 15 years ago

The quality of life in the Vail Valley is why we all live here, it can't be  More

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