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Afton, WY vs Moses Lake, WA

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- Moses Lake spends 8.4% less per student than Afton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 22.3% higher in Moses Lake than in Afton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Moses Lake had 9.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Afton
 Afton, WYMoses Lake, WAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,989$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$15,228  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,972$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.17  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock29344573
 Students per Counselor1232  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock85.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.41.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock14.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.23.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%1.5%
Reviews for Afton    2 Reviews

Yes, we moved from a crowded, crime ridden area and found paradise. Not to have to look around when returning to parked car. Not to be afraid walking anywhere. Not to  More

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Over 9 years ago

I've lived in the Afton area of Star Valley since 1996. I have a nice house that I purchased in a nice subdivision while prices were reasonable. Our house and property  More

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Reviews for Moses Lake    10 Reviews

The population stays around the same. Companies come and go, and the overall jobs (I mean professional jobs, not BK or McD's) seem to come and go too. Mitsubishi is only  More

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Over 10 years ago

You are way off on your population for Moses Lake, WA We have been at 21,414, stated officially on the sign as entering Moses Lake, all 2014. Please correct this asap.  More

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Over 13 years ago

I enjoy the dry desert climate and central location to outdoor activities. Even though it is desert we enjoy four seasons. The drawback is the influx of gain related  More

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