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John Day, OR vs San Luis Obispo, CA

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- San Luis Obispo spends 23.7% less per student than John Day.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 37.1% higher in San Luis Obispo than in John Day. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- San Luis Obispo had 3.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to John Day
 John Day, ORSan Luis Obispo, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,908$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$18,476  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,298$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.22  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock162444573
 Students per Counselor1522  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.18.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock15.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.7%1.5%
Reviews for John Day    1 Reviews

If you are an active retiree, love small towns--one with all the necessary services, love the outdoors year round, and want the opportunity to be involved--to give back  More

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Reviews for San Luis Obispo    21 Reviews

MY FIANCEE AND I ARE LOOKING TO MOVE TO SLO FOR RETIREMENT ( NEXT MONTH ) WE ARE BOTH ARTISTS AND HOPE OUR TALENT WILL HELP WITH COST OF LIVING IN SLO!!! ANY  More

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Over 10 years ago

In almost any season of the year in San Luis Obispo, you’ll find the sun shining and the temperature hitting around 70º at some point in the day. With the temperature  More

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San Luis Obispo and surrounding areas are beautiful, great weather, beaches, farms markets, a downtown area full of some of the best bars and restaurants, wine country,  More

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