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Lacey, WA vs Independence, OR

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- Independence spends 20.2% less per student than Lacey.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.8% lower in Independence than in Lacey. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Independence had 7.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Lacey
 Lacey, WAIndependence, ORUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,643$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,853  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,383$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6594573
 Students per Counselor439  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock3.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.32.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.3%1.5%
Reviews for Lacey    7 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

My husband is in the military and so we move from place to place. Lacey is about 20 minutes drive from Joint Base Lewis Mcchord. The area is really nice because it is a  More

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Over 15 years ago

I'm just ready to move someplace where the sun shines more, it's warmer and  More

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Over 16 years ago

There is currently construction on a trail that connects from Lacey to Tummwater. The trail used to be an abandoned railroad. I'm very happy because of  More

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Reviews for Independence    2 Reviews

Over 16 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 17 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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