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Portsmouth, NH vs Ketchikan, AK

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Highlights
- Ketchikan spends 8.1% less per student than Portsmouth.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 16.2% higher in Ketchikan than in Portsmouth. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ketchikan had 5.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Portsmouth

Education
 Portsmouth, NHKetchikan, AKUnited States
 Expend. per Student$22,056$20,275$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$19,034$19,603$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$12,039$12,107$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.713.5916.23
 Students per Librarian3333594573
 Students per Counselor210270530
 Grade School Educ.1.0%1.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.8%5.9%6.3%
 High School Educ.97.2%92.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.12.6%32.3%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.5.7%6.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.62.8%23.4%33.7%
 Masters Grad.17.9%5.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.9%1.3%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree2.5%1.0%1.5%

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Reviews for Portsmouth    7 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

I was up in Portsmouth a couple years ago visiting from Florida. I loved how I was able to prk the car, get out and have numerous bars/restaurants, clothing stores, etc  More

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Over 15 years ago

Portsmouth is full of history, art, interesting shops, restaurants and the best  More

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Over 17 years ago

Portsmouth is a beautiful historic town settled right on the seacoast. Excellent restaurants, great cafes and shops, and picturesque streets make this a wonderful city  More

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Reviews for Ketchikan    8 Reviews

Am from Astoria, Oregon, just south a bit from Ketchikan. Appreciate this beautiful space above every other place! Cheers to everyone this Holiday  More

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It's been nine years since anyone gave a review for Ketchikan so I thought I'd give one. I do not live there, however, I nearly relocated there when I was interviewing  More

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Over 15 years ago

There are many things to do here however there is a large alcohol problem and the drugs are growing. For families who stay connected and are not afraid of the rain,  More

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