2025 Compare Cities Education:
Lompoc, CA vs Fortuna, CA

Change Cities
Highlights
- Fortuna spends 6.0% less per student than Lompoc.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.1% lower in Fortuna than in Lompoc. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Fortuna had 21.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Lompoc
 Lompoc, CAFortuna, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,703$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,158  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,929$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.01  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock70434573
 Students per Counselor539  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.12.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.12.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.2%1.5%
Reviews for Lompoc    27 Reviews

I grew up as a child in Lompoc in the 1960's. It was small town of about 18k with crime and shootings virtually unheard of. Dad sold his home on Third Street in 1995  More

   |    Reply

I lived in this town for 7 years. It's a horrible trap! Over 1/3 of the town is on probation, Close to half of the town addicted to Meth, Heroin of Crack Cocaine (yes  More

   |    Reply

Moved here from Philly two years ago and have no regrets. You do not need air conditioning, the weather very rarely is warmer than 75 degrees. You can easily find a nice  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Lompoc

Reviews for Fortuna    3 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

I grew up in Fortuna, many people I grew up with still live there. I wish I could take my son and move back there to raise him. There is so much to learn from there.   More

   |    Reply

Over 11 years ago

Temperatures are moderate throughout the year. Median avg temp is 50-60 degrees. Little to no snow in winter and a lost less rain than in the Seattle! Down side is  More

   |    Reply

Over 11 years ago

Temperatures are moderate throughout the year. Median avg temp is 50-60 degrees. Little to no snow in winter and a lost less rain than in the Seattle! Down side is  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Fortuna


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.