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Ashland, OR vs Grants Pass, OR

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- Grants Pass spends 9.4% less per student than Ashland.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 8.4% lower in Grants Pass than in Ashland. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Grants Pass had 5.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Ashland
 Ashland, ORGrants Pass, ORUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,150$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,411  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,286$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio20.07  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5144573
 Students per Counselor907  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.63.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree7.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.9%1.5%
Reviews for Ashland    24 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Really nice weather and a cool town and is great for people who love the outdoors with the nearby Rogue River and abundant mountain biking and hiking trails but is a  More

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I've lived in Ashland, OR for 13 years, and I love it. The winters are the mildest I've ever experienced. We get 196 sunny days per year. Lithia Park near  More

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Over 4 years ago

Sorry, Ashland. I've lived here on and off since 2001. The prices have gone utterly berserk. The town is smoky in the summer, cold and wet in the winter, and totally  More

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Reviews for Grants Pass    27 Reviews

Just like any place, Grants Pass, Oregon has it's share of pros and cons. Pros:-Perfect location. The coast, the Redwoods, Crater Lake, the Oregon Caves, etc. are all  More

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I moved here bacause my wife wanted to be closer to my retired mother. Were it not for that GP would be in the rear view mirror. Grant Pass may be great if you are  More

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Beautiful town close to beaches, rivers, boat festival, trees, crystal clear water, parks, schools and teachers are the best! A great town to raise a family. Nice  More

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