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Dayton, OH vs Gig Harbor, WA

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Highlights
- Gig Harbor spends 11.8% more per student than Dayton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 7.0% higher in Gig Harbor than in Dayton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Gig Harbor had 12.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Dayton
 Dayton, OHGig Harbor, WAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,363$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,613  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,966$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.45  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock11394573
 Students per Counselor446  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.11.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock13.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.18.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock4.7%1.5%
Reviews for Dayton    32 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I've lived in Dayton Ohio for over 7 years. I live in a historic district within a short walk to Oregon district and down town. The summer concert series at Levitt  More

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Over 7 years ago

Spent years assigned at WPAFB (in Mar 90 - Aug 95') and lived in Oakwood for 5 years. We loved it and have nothing negative to say. Locals were friendly and interested  More

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I spent four and a half miserable years here. Essentially, your only employment opportunities are in healthcare or at the base. I worked at the base; they were  More

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Reviews for Gig Harbor    18 Reviews

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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Over 6 years ago

Beautiful city to  More

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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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