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Yakima, WA vs Renton, WA

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Highlights
- Renton spends 22.8% more per student than Yakima.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.7% lower in Renton than in Yakima. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Renton had 19.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Yakima

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 Yakima, WARenton, WAUnited States
 Expend. per Student$16,346$20,069$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,566$14,996$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$7,790$8,846$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.6618.5316.23
 Students per Librarian16489894573
 Students per Counselor432455530
 Grade School Educ.12.3%5.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.12.2%4.1%6.3%
 High School Educ.75.5%90.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.4%21.2%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.7.8%10.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.19.0%35.2%33.7%
 Masters Grad.5.2%9.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.1%1.1%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree0.6%1.0%1.5%

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Reviews for Yakima    12 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Overall we've enjoyed our stay in Yakima after several years and plan on being here for several more, at least. The spring and summer here are just unreal compared to  More

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Over 8 years ago

I may be relocating to Yakima, WA for a professional position at a local university. I have never lived in this part of the country as I am from the East Coast. I have  More

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Yakima is situated in the high desert, eastern elevations of the Cascade Mountain Range. Coming from the humid, eastern parts of the country, I was amazed at how  More

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Reviews for Renton    5 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

If you are looking for clean air, country atmosphere, friendly and cordial neighbors, and the charm of old, soothing and patriotic America, this is your best  More

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Over 8 years ago

We have 2 kids at RCS and they are receiving a fantastic education in an environment that is welcoming to all. They do teach from a biblical point of view so the moral  More

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Living in Renton has so many positive things. There are many smaller communities, each having a slightly different climate. You have good schools, recreation, employment  More

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ZIPS IN YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
98902 98908 98901
ZIPS IN RENTON, WASHINGTON
98059 98056 98055 98057

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