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Gig Harbor, WA vs The Dalles, OR

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Highlights
- 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

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 Gig Harbor, WAThe Dalles, ORUnited States
 Expend. per Student$18,363$16,117$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,056$12,841$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$7,966$7,337$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.6816.1216.23
 Students per Librarian11394494573
 Students per Counselor441305530
 Grade School Educ.0.6%5.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.6%8.0%6.3%
 High School Educ.95.8%86.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.5%28.2%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.13.4%9.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.47.9%21.7%33.7%
 Masters Grad.12.3%5.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.9%1.7%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree4.7%2.2%1.5%

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Reviews for Gig Harbor    18 Reviews

Over 4 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 5 years ago

Beautiful city to  More

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Over 6 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 4 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 5 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 9 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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