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Laguna Niguel, CA vs Blaine, WA

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- Blaine spends 12.7% more per student than Laguna Niguel.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 26.3% lower in Blaine than in Laguna Niguel. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Blaine had 1.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Laguna Niguel
 Laguna Niguel, CABlaine, WAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,213$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,911  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,672$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio23.21  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock12124573
 Students per Counselor595  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.55.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock4.2%1.5%
Reviews for Laguna Niguel    19 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I have lived in Laguna Niguel for over 20 years. After living in many of the surrounding cities, I found Laguna Niguel to be more laid back making it the perfect area  More

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This is, we think, a wonderful place to live. Friendly people, convenient to shopping, restaurants, beaches, etc. Weather is mild and beautiful. Everything is clean and  More

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Over 7 years ago

ANYONE THINKING ABOUT MOVING TO LAGUNA NIGUEL HAD BETTER RETHINK THEIR DECISION IF IT IS UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE LAGUNA KNOWLS H.O.A. IT IS THE MOST RACIALLY  More

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Reviews for Blaine    3 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Sitting on the border just before you cross into British Columbia, Canada is the small town of Blaine. Just to the south is Bellingham (pop about 75,000). The area  More

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Over 13 years ago

Have lived in Blaine and nearby areas (Birch Bay, Bellingham) on and off about 3 years.If you like peaceful surroundings and the laid back life (for some, might be  More

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When you wonder where in the U.S. remains a Mayberry, a serene, small, Cleaver family town, this is it. I didn't want to leave. Pat at the Post Office, streets so wide  More

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