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Sonora, CA vs Poway, CA

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Highlights
- Poway spends 16.4% more per student than Sonora.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 13.5% higher in Poway than in Sonora. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Poway had 0.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Sonora

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 Sonora, CAPoway, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student$14,052$16,358$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,803$13,161$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$6,808$8,084$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio19.9622.6516.23
 Students per Librarian0187444573
 Students per Counselor721513530
 Grade School Educ.4.4%4.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.7%3.8%6.3%
 High School Educ.91.9%91.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.28.4%18.2%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.10.9%8.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.28.2%52.4%33.7%
 Masters Grad.9.3%15.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.1%3.5%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.7%2.7%1.5%

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Reviews for Sonora    15 Reviews

I have lived in Sonora for two and a half years and love it. Some of the earlier reviews I read scared me before coming. Here is what we have found. We live in a  More

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Over 3 years ago

I have lived here for 8 years and I absolutely hate it. This town is not built for all the people it has to accommodate. Everyone from the ENTIRE county comes here to do  More

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Lived here for 21 years since my family moved up from the valley (to get away from gang violence and other crime). Traffic doesn't pay attention constantly running  More

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Reviews for Poway    10 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Poway is a great place to live. People are friendly, neighbors watch out for each other. Great trails, beautiful views. Love to hear the birds. Family oriented. Yes  More

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Over 4 years ago

Moved here 37 years ago and love the birds singing in the morning, minimal traffic noise, and convenience to Carmel Mountain Ranch for shopping. Easy access to the  More

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I've lived here for 30 years. Back 30 years ago it was great. Small town, friendly people, etc. NOW Traffic is pretty bad but still better than most of SD county. I'm  More

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ZIPS IN SONORA, CALIFORNIA
95370
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92064

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