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Lacey, WA vs Ruston, WA

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- Ruston spends 7.4% more per student than Lacey.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.8% higher in Ruston than in Lacey. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ruston had 4.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Lacey
 Lacey, WARuston, WAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,363$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,853  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,966$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock11394573
 Students per Counselor439  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.32.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock16.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.0%1.5%
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Reviews for Lacey    7 Reviews
Gie · Olympia, WA
Living in Lacey, WA
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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Peggy  · Lacey, WA
Lacey, WA
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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JIm · Lacey, WA
Lacey is ok
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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