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Gig Harbor, WA vs North Bend, WA

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- North Bend spends 9.3% more per student than Gig Harbor.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.8% lower in North Bend than in Gig Harbor. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- North Bend had 2.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Gig Harbor
 Gig Harbor, WANorth Bend, WAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$20,069$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,056  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,846$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.68  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9894573
 Students per Counselor441  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.47.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock17.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.9%1.5%
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Reviews for Gig Harbor    18 Reviews
George · Lincolnshire, IL
Died and Went to Heaven!
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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White · Port Orchard, WA
Great
Over 6 years ago

Beautiful city to  More

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George · Lincolnshire, IL
Paradise!
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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Reviews for North Bend    9 Reviews
Greg · North Bend, WA
PNW Paradise.
Over 2 years ago

I’ve been living in North Bend for almost 3 years and adore this place. Great place for outdoor recreation and an inspiring place for creatives. Home to numerous filming  More

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Donald · Sequim, WA
Democrats ruined North Bend for everyone
Over 4 years ago

Tech democrats packed into million dollar cheaply built homes like so many sardines. Homes not affordable to locals, just transplants. The young adults live with their  More

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Sydney · North Bend, WA
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Over 9 years ago

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