2025 Compare Cities Education:
La Pine, OR vs Helena, MT

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Highlights
- Helena spends 3.6% less per student than La Pine.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 22.6% lower in Helena than in La Pine. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Helena had 13.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to La Pine
 La Pine, ORHelena, MTUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,339$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,841  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,341$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.8  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4214573
 Students per Counselor268  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.29.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.10.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock14.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.9%1.5%
Reviews for La Pine    2 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Having lived outside La Pine proper, in the county, over 20 years, I think crime is very low. I see a safe place for kids to grow up, having outdoor adventures, fishing  More

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La Pine & surrounding area are a hub for things to do & see in all directions. SOUTH is Crater Lake, of course. WEST is 66 mile loop (great for motorcycles) Cascade  More

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Reviews for Helena    17 Reviews

I spent 6 months living on a ranch in the Helena valley. This was during the population boom Montana experienced after covid. Helena has some great mountain biking  More

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Over 3 years ago

We transplanted from Southern California 3 years ago and have never looked back! Living in the small unincorporated town of York Montana located in the Helena nation  More

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Over 5 years ago

I lived here for 16 years. It is a great place to grow  More

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