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Creston, IA vs Gig Harbor, WA

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- Gig Harbor spends 22.6% more per student than Creston.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 50.8% higher in Gig Harbor than in Creston. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Gig Harbor had 5.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Creston
 Creston, IAGig Harbor, WAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,363$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,335  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,966$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.39  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock11394573
 Students per Counselor325  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock13.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.23.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock4.7%1.5%
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Reviews for Creston    2 Reviews
IDaveZ · Creston, IA
Creston in very run down and definatly has a low c
Over 15 years ago

I moved here 4 years ago and have regretted it since, kids out of control lot of petty crime and drug and alcohol abuse,there are more bars in creston and can get beer  More

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Melinda · Creston, IA
Old fashioned small town feel.
Over 19 years ago

Creston is your old fashioned small town, the old men don't miss a day catching up on the going's on when they're out for coffee at 5:00 am at the sale barn  More

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Reviews for Gig Harbor    18 Reviews
George · Lincolnshire, IL
Died and Went to Heaven!
Over 5 years ago

Moved from Chicago and never regretted it for a moment. Live out in the country, Key Peninsula, and love the country lifestyle. Surrounded by beauty and never have grown  More

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White · Port Orchard, WA
Great
Over 6 years ago

Beautiful city to  More

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George · Lincolnshire, IL
Paradise!
Over 7 years ago

I’ve lived here for five months. I’m 66 years old and this has been the nicest summer of my entire life. It’s been beautiful every single day. I live out on key  More

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