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Ferndale, WA vs Stephenville, TX

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Highlights
- Stephenville spends 5.1% more per student than Ferndale.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 24.0% lower in Stephenville than in Ferndale. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Stephenville had 6.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Ferndale
 Ferndale, WAStephenville, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,090$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,140  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,342$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.11  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9744573
 Students per Counselor373  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.30.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.32.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%1.5%
Reviews for Ferndale    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Ferndale is expensive. Its a great place, next to the ocean, safe, close to local Bellingham nightlife, lots of scenery and parks but it's just too unaffordable. I'm a  More

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Over 18 years ago

Our property taxes went up 45% this year. Guess we shouldn't have weeded the yard or mowed the lawn! Gas prices are 40 cents per gallon higher than the national  More

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Reviews for Stephenville    2 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Single life here is non-existent for population over 40. Also, if one is seeking diversity, this is not the place. Education here is questionable for the children. My  More

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Imagine getting a raise just by moving to a small city in a beautiful rural area of Texas. You get a cost of living that is 27.40% less than the national average. Less  More

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