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Baxter, MN vs Whitefish, MT

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- Whitefish spends 40.0% less per student than Baxter.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.1% lower in Whitefish than in Baxter. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Whitefish had 0.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Baxter
 Baxter, MNWhitefish, MTUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,617$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,945  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,491$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.85  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4294573
 Students per Counselor669  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.27.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.34.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.7%1.5%
Reviews for Baxter    3 Reviews

Baxter is a good place to live. It is a regional center for retail activity, with lots to do, and more than 400 lakes within 30 minutes from the city limits. There are a  More

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A community that loves it's place on the earth, Baxter is a place where people looking for a wholesome life gravitate to. That is why our growth has become so amazing.   More

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If you like four seasons, it is quite nice here. It is not as cold as it used to be in the Winter. Winter's are somewhat long, but tolerable and Minnesotan's love the  More

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Reviews for Whitefish    3 Reviews

I love Whitefish! While I love Whitefish, I worry about the future. Whitefish has been a wonderful place to live for years. People are friendly & you know everyone.   More

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Whitefish is a resort town with a resort tax, cleaner and better managed that neighboring Kalispell, but also more expensive to live in. Still, if you're from a more  More

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Over 16 years ago

Whitefish is a small resort town, close to Glacier National Park. Lots of activities in summer and winter. A great place for kids. The schools are great too.   More

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