2025 Compare Cities Education:
Dillon, MT vs Kalispell, MT

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Highlights
- Kalispell spends 4.6% less per student than Dillon.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 1.9% lower in Kalispell than in Dillon. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Kalispell had 1.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Dillon
 Dillon, MTKalispell, MTUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,617$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,236  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,491$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.11  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4294573
 Students per Counselor293  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.31.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock12.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.32.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.5%1.5%
Reviews for Dillon    5 Reviews

Small town culture with great schools and an excellent medical community. Pre-school through Post Graduate degrees available from caring dedicated teachers. Friendly  More

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The economic climate in Dillon (Beaverhead County) remains steady amid rising fuel costs, etc. Dillon is the home of many cottage industry and small businesses as well  More

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Over 17 years ago

I live here because I go to college here. The rent here is cheap but scarce. People tend to be stuck in their ways, and even though I am a fourth-generation Montanan,  More

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Reviews for Kalispell    34 Reviews

My 2022 updated review, only touching on the recent changes. Kalispell is no longer affordable for most middle class people. The world discovered us during COVID and  More

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Over 4 years ago

Against my better judgement I will write a completely honest review from a hird generation resident.. Kalispell is one of the most beautiful places you will ever see,  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived here for a long time. Lots of folks have moved here and driven the price of everything through the roof. Getting ready to leave. Price of housing, both buying  More

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