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Seattle, WA vs Rock Springs, WY

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Highlights
- Rock Springs spends 15.1% less per student than Seattle.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 26.0% lower in Rock Springs than in Seattle. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Rock Springs had 4.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Seattle

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 Seattle, WARock Springs, WYUnited States
 Expend. per Student$20,069$17,032$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,996$15,312$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$8,846$8,658$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.5313.7116.23
 Students per Librarian9892924573
 Students per Counselor455379530
 Grade School Educ.2.5%2.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.0%5.8%6.3%
 High School Educ.95.5%91.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.9%24.0%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.6.0%14.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.65.9%21.3%33.7%
 Masters Grad.19.4%4.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.3%2.2%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree3.9%1.1%1.5%

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Reviews for Seattle    321 Reviews

I have lived here since 1975, I moved here from California but was born and raised in Michigan. I would have to say that I never regretted leaving Michigan and their  More

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Over 2 years ago

I’ve lived in Seattle for just under 7 years and while it can be a stunningly beautiful place, I am very excited to leave. I’ll start with some of the positive aspects.  More

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if you can afford it, Seattle is a very nice place to live and raise a family! however, it is extremely expensive and in the winter, it's rather gloomy. i love gloomy  More

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Reviews for Rock Springs    3 Reviews

Rock Springs will grow on you. It is a big city (about 20,000) by Wyoming standards. There are a few chain stores and a small mall. Wal-Mart is the main place to shop  More

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Over 16 years ago

i once lived in rock for about a year and then transfered to oregon. i'm ready to go back.the town is like any it has good and bad.im going back because it grew on me  More

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Over 17 years ago

I have heard lots of rumors about Rock Springs. I know that many people say it is a rough town. Since I am looking at possibly teaching there, I would like to know what  More

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98115, 98103, 98133, 98105, 98118, 98125, 98122, 98117, 98144, 98109, 28 total
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