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Jackson, CA vs Pleasanton, CA

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- Pleasanton spends 63.5% more per student than Jackson.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 7.8% higher in Pleasanton than in Jackson. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Pleasanton had 6.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Jackson
 Jackson, CAPleasanton, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,788$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,176  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,104$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio20.04  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock95554573
 Students per Counselor374  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.18.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock22.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock4.5%1.5%
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Reviews for Jackson    5 Reviews
fredrick · Volcano, CA
Jackson gets snow
Over 8 years ago

I live 16 miles outta Jackson and we get 4 or 5 inches of snow in Jan and Feb so  More

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Bp · Volcano, CA
Motherlode charm
Over 18 years ago

Volcano is a charming town in the California gold country, population 100 people. One hotel, one bar, off the beaten path. It is above the fog and below the snow. Once a  More

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arhill · Mokelumne Hill, CA
Observations
Over 19 years ago

Jackson, California is a great place to live for retirees. The city and country police and the highway patrol are all over this place. Also, there's all kinds of  More

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Reviews for Pleasanton    18 Reviews
Todd · Pleasanton, CA
You Get What You Give
Over 2 years ago

I have been a resident of Pleasanton and the Tri-Valley (including the cities of Dublin, Livermore, and San Ramon) for nearly 30 years. Perception of life quality in  More

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Bobberson · Lincoln, NE
Great!
Over 7 years ago

I've lived in the city for 5 years and love it. Make Sure to Check it  More

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Bobberson · Lincoln, NE
Poop
Over 7 years ago

LITERALLY STUPID the tacos are great  More

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