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Ocean Shores, WA vs Poway, CA

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- Poway spends 1.6% less per student than Ocean Shores.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 34.8% higher in Poway than in Ocean Shores. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Poway had 2.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Ocean Shores
 Ocean Shores, WAPoway, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,358$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,528  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,084$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.8  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock187444573
 Students per Counselor424  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.27.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.19.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock15.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.7%1.5%
Reviews for Ocean Shores    7 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

We are going on our 3rd year in OS. We love the small town feel, the low stress and feeling of safety. This is all for the winter months mind you. In the summer, it is a  More

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Over 10 years ago

Wonderful beach town.... we're going into our second year and I disagree with the grocery store comments and the weather. Yes, it rains or drizzles on occasion, but the  More

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We invested in Ocean Shores as a second home to spend our weekends after the work week stress. I'm also a property manager that works in Washington, Oregon and  More

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Reviews for Poway    10 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Poway is a great place to live. People are friendly, neighbors watch out for each other. Great trails, beautiful views. Love to hear the birds. Family oriented. Yes  More

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Over 5 years ago

Moved here 37 years ago and love the birds singing in the morning, minimal traffic noise, and convenience to Carmel Mountain Ranch for shopping. Easy access to the  More

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I've lived here for 30 years. Back 30 years ago it was great. Small town, friendly people, etc. NOW Traffic is pretty bad but still better than most of SD county. I'm  More

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