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Ocean Shores, WA vs Renton, WA

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- Renton spends 20.7% more per student than Ocean Shores.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.3% higher in Renton than in Ocean Shores. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Renton had 0.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Ocean Shores
 Ocean Shores, WARenton, WAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$20,069$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,528  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,846$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.8  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9894573
 Students per Counselor424  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.27.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.19.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%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 Renton    5 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

If you are looking for clean air, country atmosphere, friendly and cordial neighbors, and the charm of old, soothing and patriotic America, this is your best  More

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Over 9 years ago

We have 2 kids at RCS and they are receiving a fantastic education in an environment that is welcoming to all. They do teach from a biblical point of view so the moral  More

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Living in Renton has so many positive things. There are many smaller communities, each having a slightly different climate. You have good schools, recreation, employment  More

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