2026 Compare Cities Education:
Kent, OH vs Kelso, WA

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Highlights
- Kelso spends 36.7% more per student than Kent.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 15.2% higher in Kelso than in Kent. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Kelso had 10.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Kent
 Kent, OHKelso, WAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$20,054$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,515  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,833$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.1  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock20644573
 Students per Counselor337  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock84.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.42.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock1.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.0%1.5%
Reviews for Kent    4 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

We returned to Kent after several decades. Disappointed and looking to move out. If you like tons of roadside litter and crumbling rental properties, then this is the  More

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Over 17 years ago

Kent is a great community which has a lot of character. Kent has an interesting history and great Educational community. Kent was my home for 23 years and I often wish  More

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Over 18 years ago

I have lived in Kent for 10 years have witnessed a steady but sharp decline in the quality of life here. First off, violent crime rose 101% in 2007. Second, most  More

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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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