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Olympia, WA vs Renton, WA

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Highlights
- Renton spends 17.3% more per student than Olympia.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.9% higher in Renton than in Olympia. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Renton had 5.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Olympia
 Olympia, WARenton, WAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$20,069$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,853  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,846$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9894573
 Students per Counselor439  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.46.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%1.5%
Reviews for Olympia    39 Reviews

We moved here from Kitsap Bremerton/Silverdale WA area and this beats it all the way in all material ways. The only reason not to give it 5 stars is the cost of  More

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Over 4 years ago

The city is horrible. The business have been chased out by homeless. The city government makes it for difficult for businesses to thrive. If you like what Seattle is  More

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Having lived all over the world we decided to retire in Olympia and live on the Puget Sound. Yes it rains but the weather can change dramatically in a day with sun 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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