2026 Compare Cities Education:
Carmichael, CA vs Kelso, WA

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Highlights
- Kelso spends 31.6% more per student than Carmichael.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 18.5% lower in Kelso than in Carmichael. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Kelso had 8.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Carmichael
 Carmichael, CAKelso, WAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$20,054$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,484  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,833$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio22.75  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock20644573
 Students per Counselor641  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock84.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.34.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock1.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.0%1.5%
Reviews for Carmichael    10 Reviews

We lived in Sacramento since 1978, and in Carmichael since 2019. We’re very happy here. Carmichael is one of the nicer suburbs of Sacramento. The part of Carmichael that  More

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Hello I am moving to california. I would like to stay in the northern area. I am moving from minnesota. I cant stand the weather here. I am looking for be able to raise  More

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Hi Barabara I read your take on Carmichael and am glad to see it is a nice town, I'm wondering what areas I should avoid living in? I may be moving there soon and I  More

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Reviews for Kelso    3 Reviews

Disclaimer: This was written in 2019. All info subject to change! Kelso is a quieter town, with a lot to offer if you have the money. If you do NOT have money, the  More

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Over 16 years ago

It rains here so much if you have SAD do not move here. If you have allergies not a good place to  More

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Over 16 years ago

It is overcast here a lot and not good if you are  More

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