2026 Compare Cities Education:
Kelso, WA vs Independence, OR

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Highlights
- Independence spends 32.0% less per student than Kelso.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.7% lower in Independence than in Kelso. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Independence had 3.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Kelso
 Kelso, WAIndependence, ORUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,643$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,368  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,383$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.55  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6594573
 Students per Counselor334  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.29.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock3.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.11.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.3%1.5%
Reviews for Kelso    3 Reviews

Disclaimer: This was written in 2019. All info subject to change! Kelso is a quieter town, with a lot to offer if you have the money. If you do NOT have money, the  More

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Over 16 years ago

It rains here so much if you have SAD do not move here. If you have allergies not a good place to  More

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Over 16 years ago

It is overcast here a lot and not good if you are  More

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Reviews for Independence    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

For a town of ~9k people the amenities are good; this is also helped by state college Western Oregon University in the neighboring city of Monmouth(all within a 3-mile  More

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Over 18 years ago

Independence is a small town with a friendly feel. Great place to live if you want to get away from the fast pace of a big city. After living here for eight years  More

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