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Gardiner, MT vs Columbia Falls, MT

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- Columbia Falls spends 7.7% less per student than Gardiner.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 32.3% higher in Columbia Falls than in Gardiner. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Columbia Falls had 1.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Gardiner
 Gardiner, MTColumbia Falls, MTUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,617$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,643  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,491$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.21  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4294573
 Students per Counselor183  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.43.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.3%1.5%
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Reviews for Gardiner    1 Reviews
Beth · Vancouver, WA
Love
Over 7 years ago

The space. The views. The finds. The photos!  More

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Reviews for Columbia Falls    2 Reviews
Bp · Columbia Falls, MT
Culture?
Over 17 years ago

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

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Diane · Columbia Falls, MT
Blue collar town
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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