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Montesano, WA vs Grants Pass, OR

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- Grants Pass spends 20.9% less per student than Montesano.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.5% higher in Grants Pass than in Montesano. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Grants Pass had 4.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Montesano
 Montesano, WAGrants Pass, ORUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,150$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,528  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,286$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.8  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5144573
 Students per Counselor424  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.28.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.23.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.9%1.5%
Reviews for Montesano    3 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

I lived in Montesano my entire life until moving away for college and career. -NOT a community of poverty -Great Festival of Lights during Christmas -Good schools,  More

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Concerning the last statement that "Sandra" left bothered me greatly. If you are talking about Montesano WA being "poverty" stricken, YOU ARE WRONG!!! Monte is a  More

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Over 17 years ago

I don't know where you get your information, but from the climate to population to ALL of your facts...THEY ARE WRONG! The population at best is 3500 people, the  More

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Reviews for Grants Pass    27 Reviews

Just like any place, Grants Pass, Oregon has it's share of pros and cons. Pros:-Perfect location. The coast, the Redwoods, Crater Lake, the Oregon Caves, etc. are all  More

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I moved here bacause my wife wanted to be closer to my retired mother. Were it not for that GP would be in the rear view mirror. Grant Pass may be great if you are  More

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Beautiful town close to beaches, rivers, boat festival, trees, crystal clear water, parks, schools and teachers are the best! A great town to raise a family. Nice  More

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