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Darby, MT vs Columbia Falls, MT

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Highlights
- Columbia Falls spends 5.9% more per student than Darby.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.4% higher in Columbia Falls than in Darby. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Columbia Falls had 7.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Darby
 Darby, MTColumbia Falls, MTUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,617$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,789  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,491$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.2  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4294573
 Students per Counselor267  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.14.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.3%1.5%
Reviews for Darby    1 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

I have been looking for property in Darby Montana and the entire Bitteroot Valley since March of 2005. It appears that the Realtors and potential sellers have an over  More

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Reviews for Columbia Falls    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Plenty to do outside year round, though void of culture and decent  More

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Over 17 years ago

Columbia Falls is a very laid back blue collar sort of town. There is a wonderful ski resort less than 15 miles away, lakes & rivers only short driving distances away,  More

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