2025 Compare Cities Education:
La Pine, OR vs Smith River, CA

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Highlights
- Smith River spends 12.4% less per student than La Pine.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 13.4% higher in Smith River than in La Pine. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Smith River had 17.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to La Pine
 La Pine, ORSmith River, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,949$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,841  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,803$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.8  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock04573
 Students per Counselor268  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock100.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.29.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock20.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.10.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock0.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.0%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 Smith River    1 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Drove into 'metro' Smith River four days ago and the population sign said 2021! Way different number than 866? When did Sperling's Best Places get the  More

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