2025 Compare Cities Education:
Carbondale, CO vs Smith River, CA

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Highlights
- Smith River spends 1.4% more per student than Carbondale.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 36.8% higher in Smith River than in Carbondale. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Smith River had 7.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Carbondale
 Carbondale, COSmith River, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,949$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,834  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,803$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.58  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock04573
 Students per Counselor214  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock100.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock20.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.49.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock0.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.0%1.5%
Reviews for Carbondale    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

The economy in Carbondale Colorado is challenging to say the least. One glance at the demographics says it all: $1.5M median home, 83% appreciation, and a $58K median  More

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Reviews for Smith River    1 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Drove into 'metro' Smith River four days ago and the population sign said 2021! Way different number than 866? When did Sperling's Best Places get the  More

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