2025 Compare Cities Education:
Orting, WA vs Marion, IA

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- Marion spends 12.5% less per student than Orting.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 21.3% lower in Marion than in Orting. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Marion had 3.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Orting
 Orting, WAMarion, IAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,072$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,056  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,206$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.68  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4424573
 Students per Counselor441  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.28.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock14.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.18.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.9%1.5%
Reviews for Orting    5 Reviews

Orting has everything. I've lived outside the town for over 13 years and one of my favorite things to do is visit the quaint valley town. The residence are kind,  More

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Over 10 years ago

Orting is in the processes of building a new bridge to enter into Orting from Sumner direction. That will make the old bridge a Historic Point to visit since it can not  More

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Over 10 years ago

Nice place to live 3 schools Elementary Junior high and high school 1 main road thru town. small town but that's what makes it  More

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Reviews for Marion    3 Reviews

I've lived in Marion for ~22 years now, and it has its pros (+) and cons (-): + Marion is one of the safest places to live in the country. + The cost of living vs  More

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Over 15 years ago

Marion is clean, affordable and has one of the lowest crime rates in the state. The people here are friendly and helpful. Marion shares a border with Cedar Rapids  More

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Marion is one of the fastest growing communities in Iowa. We have a highly educated workforce, affordable housing, low crime and excellent education. Plus, there is much  More

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