2026 Compare Cities Education:
Mill Valley, CA vs Jackson, WY

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Highlights
- Jackson spends 0.6% less per student than Mill Valley.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 44.5% lower in Jackson than in Mill Valley. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Jackson had 4.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Mill Valley
 Mill Valley, CAJackson, WYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$20,985$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,962  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,370$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio19.84  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock1724573
 Students per Counselor508  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.11.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.75.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree10.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.7%1.5%
Reviews for Mill Valley    7 Reviews

I lived in southern Marin County for 20 years and lived it. Just moved  More

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Over 16 years ago

Mill Valley is a perfect place to live and raise a family, if you don't mind a cost of living index of 233. Don't distress - go mountain biking or hiking with  More

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Over 17 years ago

Good weather all year around. Great public schools. Cost of living very high. Crime low wonderful outdoor activities nearby like hiking, beaches,  More

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Reviews for Jackson    13 Reviews

I live in Jackson and I can tell you for sure it sucks. I'm currently a student in college so I don't bring in any income but my husband makes about 200,000 a year.....  More

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Over 5 years ago

What a rip-off!!! I had wanted to see Jackson, Wy for many years and found it to be very snooty. The motels were outrageously expensive. The entire city is  More

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Jackson, like so many other wealthy towns, is composed of the wealthy who made their money elsewhere and those who serve them. Those who serve are actually pretty nice  More

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