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Ontario, CA vs Fort Smith, AR

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Highlights
- Fort Smith spends 17.9% less per student than Ontario.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 41.1% lower in Fort Smith than in Ontario. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Fort Smith had 9.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Ontario
 Ontario, CAFort Smith, ARUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,053$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,060  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,814$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio22.74  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3414573
 Students per Counselor531  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.11.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock82.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.18.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.7%1.5%
Reviews for Ontario    6 Reviews

We've lived in this area for several years. Traveling long distances to other cities for churches. Passing a quiet, unassuming church along the way for years. Until  More

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I think Ontario,ca us awesome because we have an entertainment Venue and large shopping mall to please everyone of all  More

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Reviews for Fort Smith    28 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I lived here for over a year and it SUCKS. The major grocery store is Walmart. And two other grocery stores and they are high price. One Sams Club , one target ,one  More

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Over 4 years ago

I have been here since 2005. The only good thing about Fort Smith is they have 2 Aldi locations. The cost of living might be cheaper but you also don't have renter's  More

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Over 6 years ago

Dis place lit no  More

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