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Mendocino, CA vs Smith River, CA

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- Smith River spends 13.1% less per student than Mendocino.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 15.9% higher in Smith River than in Mendocino. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Smith River had 6.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Mendocino
 Mendocino, CASmith River, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,949$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,096  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,803$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.39  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock04573
 Students per Counselor476  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock100.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock20.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.58.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock0.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree7.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.0%1.5%
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Jefree · Little River, CA
Mendocino is so beautiful
Over 17 years ago

I love Mendocino, it gets a little foggy here though. There is practically no crime here compared to other  More

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Reviews for Smith River    1 Reviews
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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