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McKinleyville, CA vs Smith River, CA

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- Smith River spends 11.2% less per student than McKinleyville.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 12.9% higher in Smith River than in McKinleyville. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Smith River had 7.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to McKinleyville
 McKinleyville, CASmith River, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,949$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,439  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,803$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.88  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock04573
 Students per Counselor659  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock100.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.28.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock20.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.35.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock0.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.0%1.5%
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Daria · McKinleyville, CA
Good small town feel, but limited
Over 16 years ago

McKinleyville, CA, just north of the college town of Arcata is more of a bedroom community than real town. It is right on the Pacific Ocean, is quiet, and safe. Its  More

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R.A. · Smith River, CA
Stated population 886
Over 13 years ago

Drove into 'metro' Smith River four days ago and the population sign said 2021! Way different number than 866? When did Sperling's Best Places get the  More

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