2025 Compare Cities Education:
Birmingham, AL vs Renton, WA

Change Cities
Highlights
- Renton spends 52.1% more per student than Birmingham.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.1% lower in Renton than in Birmingham. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Renton had 2.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Birmingham
 Birmingham, ALRenton, WAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$20,069$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,144  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,846$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio19.32  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9894573
 Students per Counselor417  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.28.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%1.5%
Reviews for Birmingham    25 Reviews

Birmingham is better than ever, meaning it is beginning to gain half of the stuff a normal city of its size has. The food scene is definitely an exception and is above  More

   |    Reply

Lived in the Birmingham for years. The small city was divided by the historical train tracks into the north half and the south one. The north section was the  More

   |    Reply

Over 5 years ago

I moved to Birmingham 6.5 years ago for a new job. The city is very boring in my opinion, there isn't much to do over the weekend except shopping or eating out. Summer  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Birmingham

Reviews for Renton    5 Reviews

Over 4 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

   |    Reply

Over 9 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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Renton


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.