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Gig Harbor, WA vs The Dalles, OR

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- The Dalles spends 12.2% less per student than Gig Harbor.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 13.7% lower in The Dalles than in Gig Harbor. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- The Dalles had 9.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Gig Harbor
 Gig Harbor, WAThe Dalles, ORUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,117$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,056  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,337$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.68  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4494573
 Students per Counselor441  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.47.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.2%1.5%
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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Reviews for The Dalles    5 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I've lived in The Dalles for two years and I love it. The community is so kind and eager to get people involved. It's small enough that getting around town is quick and  More

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Over 6 years ago

WE chose TheDalles after living in WA State, Arizona, PA, and Texas over a 45 year span. Small town atmosphere and traffic, one of the BEST libraries in the country,  More

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Over 10 years ago

Fifteen year implant from from Seattle, don't miss the traffic,rain and gloom. Love the sun, water, picturesque views, history, hiking, cycling, small town parades and  More

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