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Pocatello, ID vs Sheridan, MT

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Highlights
- Sheridan spends 99.1% more per student than Pocatello.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 42.4% lower in Sheridan than in Pocatello. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Sheridan had 3.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Pocatello
 Pocatello, IDSheridan, MTUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,067$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$7,478  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,104$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio19.18  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5284573
 Students per Counselor455  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock13.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.0%1.5%
Reviews for Pocatello    19 Reviews

I’ve read so many positives. I’d be moving as a senior, probably into a senior community. My two questions 1) summer fires. How bad is the smoke, and are there parts of  More

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Over 4 years ago

Love it too  More

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I don't have a review. I actually have some questions. I read about the low cost of living in Pocatello. I am on disability and have an income of 952.00 a month. Is  More

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Reviews for Sheridan    2 Reviews

Sheridan has a real charm, based at the foot of the Ruby Mountains, the views are breathtaking. The charm of the community is the small town mentality. Everyone knows  More

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Over 19 years ago

My mother's family had a home in Sheridan in the late 1800 Their home was next to the old hotel and bar. My great grandmother used to work there., Her picture was  More

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