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Battle Ground, WA vs Gig Harbor, WA

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- Gig Harbor spends 3.8% less per student than Battle Ground.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.0% higher in Gig Harbor than in Battle Ground. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Gig Harbor had 2.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Battle Ground
 Battle Ground, WAGig Harbor, WAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,363$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,853  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,966$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.13  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock11394573
 Students per Counselor373  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock13.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.24.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock4.7%1.5%
Reviews for Battle Ground    6 Reviews

I've lived here about 3 years. I was looking for a slower pace of life after retiring, which Battle Ground has. The first 2 years I lived here I would have given it 5  More

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Over 4 years ago

Live in Battle Ground now for 16 years and love it. Out in the country it is awesome, plenty of things to do close. Stores, shopping all in town. Close to everything.  More

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Battle Ground is a great place to live. It has all the necessary amenities one looks for in a city without the overcrowding. There's plenty of places for the kids to  More

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Reviews for Gig Harbor    18 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Moved from Chicago and never regretted it for a moment. Live out in the country, Key Peninsula, and love the country lifestyle. Surrounded by beauty and never have grown  More

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Over 6 years ago

Beautiful city to  More

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Over 7 years ago

I’ve lived here for five months. I’m 66 years old and this has been the nicest summer of my entire life. It’s been beautiful every single day. I live out on key  More

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