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Poway, CA vs Sparks, NV

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Highlights
- Sparks spends 16.7% less per student than Poway.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 28.7% lower in Sparks than in Poway. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Sparks had 7.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Poway
 Poway, CASparks, NVUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,626$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,161  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,562$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio22.65  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4914573
 Students per Counselor513  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock85.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.52.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.7%1.5%
Reviews for Poway    10 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Poway is a great place to live. People are friendly, neighbors watch out for each other. Great trails, beautiful views. Love to hear the birds. Family oriented. Yes  More

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Over 5 years ago

Moved here 37 years ago and love the birds singing in the morning, minimal traffic noise, and convenience to Carmel Mountain Ranch for shopping. Easy access to the  More

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I've lived here for 30 years. Back 30 years ago it was great. Small town, friendly people, etc. NOW Traffic is pretty bad but still better than most of SD county. I'm  More

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Reviews for Sparks    14 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Nice place to live. Lots of events, recreation, and  More

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LOVE it! Fifth generation Reno/Sparks native. Paternal great grandparents born and raised in Reno. Sparks has an old fashioned home town feeling. I love Sparks! Great  More

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Over 17 years ago

Do not listen to the Californian. Sparks has all 4 seasons. It does snow here but the snow is very wet and melts quickly and it does not snow six months out of the year.  More

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