2025 Compare Cities Education:
Maple Valley, WA vs Granite Falls, WA

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Highlights
- Granite Falls spends 11.7% less per student than Maple Valley.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.1% higher in Granite Falls than in Maple Valley. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Granite Falls had 5.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Maple Valley
 Maple Valley, WAGranite Falls, WAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,718$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,996  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,118$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.53  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock15644573
 Students per Counselor455  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock17.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.42.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock2.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%1.5%
Reviews for Maple Valley    3 Reviews

We moved to Maple Valley 14 years ago from Kent, mostly for the school district. We have been very happy with the decision. Most of the state's best school districts  More

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Over 15 years ago

Quiet, beautiful, lush greenery and just 30 miles to Seattle. Take a load off and stay awhile.  More

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Being a resident of Maple Valley for most of my life. I know I wouldn't be where I am if it weren't for the teachers of Tahoma School District #409. Don't let the crime  More

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Reviews for Granite Falls    1 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

I currently reside in Granite Falls, Washington and I absolutely love it. The people are friendly and I always feel at home when out in the community. I work in a busy  More

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