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Orange, CA vs Smith River, CA

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- Smith River spends 8.7% less per student than Orange.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 8.1% lower in Smith River than in Orange. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Smith River had 14.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Orange
 Orange, CASmith River, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,949$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,911  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,803$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio23.21  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock04573
 Students per Counselor595  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock100.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock20.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.39.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock0.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.0%1.5%
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Reviews for Orange    13 Reviews
candice · Orange, CA
Financially challenging for a young middle class f
Over 12 years ago

Southern California is a wonderful place to live (if you can afford it). Currently, we are a family of 3- myself, my husband and our son. We are FINALLY thinking it may  More

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gladys · Orange, CA
Access to health care
Over 15 years ago

Numerous highly rated hospitals are located within a 20 mile radius. Variety of hospitals include specialty, such as Childrens Hospital of Orange County; private;  More

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Jim · Orange, CA
Orange California
Over 15 years ago

The Weather is great. However, the housing, jobs, schools and the State Government is  More

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Reviews for Smith River    1 Reviews
R.A. · Smith River, CA
Stated population 886
Over 13 years ago

Drove into 'metro' Smith River four days ago and the population sign said 2021! Way different number than 866? When did Sperling's Best Places get the  More

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