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Wilkes-Barre, PA vs Lahaina, HI

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- Lahaina spends 3.2% more per student than Wilkes-Barre.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.0% lower in Lahaina than in Wilkes-Barre. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Lahaina had 6.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Wilkes-Barre
 Wilkes-Barre, PALahaina, HIUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,751$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,391  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,806$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.82  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock12324573
 Students per Counselor553  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.18.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%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 Lahaina    5 Reviews
James · Lahaina, HI
Amazing, but transient for a reason
Over 6 years ago

I’ve lived in Lahaina for 11 years, and have truly enjoyed the weather, culture and natural beauty. The weather is great, though the summers are long, hot and dry. The  More

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Ari · Lahaina, HI
Expensive!
Over 17 years ago

Lahaina is nice but very hot in the summer and very  More

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Dawn · Lahaina, HI
Paradise
Over 17 years ago

Excellent weather and  More

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