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Cottonwood Heights, UT vs Poway, CA

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- Poway spends 49.6% more per student than Cottonwood Heights.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.0% higher in Poway than in Cottonwood Heights. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Poway had 5.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Cottonwood Heights
 Cottonwood Heights, UTPoway, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,358$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,558  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,084$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.58  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock187444573
 Students per Counselor543  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.53.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock15.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.7%1.5%
Reviews for Cottonwood Heights    4 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

I find it very interesting that Cottonwood Heights has a violent crime index above the national average. Since building an empire of a city police force they now have  More

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Over 12 years ago

Love the 4  More

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Over 13 years ago

I look forward to an active community such as people outside jogging, doing yard work, walking dogs, kid friendly, biking and convenient amenities. A place my wife and I  More

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Reviews for Poway    10 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Poway is a great place to live. People are friendly, neighbors watch out for each other. Great trails, beautiful views. Love to hear the birds. Family oriented. Yes  More

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Over 5 years ago

Moved here 37 years ago and love the birds singing in the morning, minimal traffic noise, and convenience to Carmel Mountain Ranch for shopping. Easy access to the  More

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I've lived here for 30 years. Back 30 years ago it was great. Small town, friendly people, etc. NOW Traffic is pretty bad but still better than most of SD county. I'm  More

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