2025 Compare Cities Education:
Powell, OH vs Gig Harbor, WA

Change Cities
Highlights
- Gig Harbor spends 29.9% more per student than Powell.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.4% lower in Gig Harbor than in Powell. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Gig Harbor had 2.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Powell
 Powell, OHGig Harbor, WAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,363$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,596  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,966$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio19.14  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock11394573
 Students per Counselor440  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.11.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock13.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.74.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree9.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock4.7%1.5%
Reviews for Powell    5 Reviews

We are in a wonderful community. The people are friendly and the children are very courteous. What is even better is the school district is one of the tops in the state  More

   |    Reply

We are in a wonderful community. The people are friendly and the children are very courteous. What is even better is the school district is one of the tops in the state  More

   |    Reply

Over 17 years ago

We have had four children attend the Olentangy School system over the past 15 years. I have been impressed with the manner in which the administration has accommodated  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Powell

Reviews for Gig Harbor    18 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Moved from Chicago and never regretted it for a moment. Live out in the country, Key Peninsula, and love the country lifestyle. Surrounded by beauty and never have grown  More

   |    Reply

Over 6 years ago

Beautiful city to  More

   |    Reply

Over 7 years ago

I’ve lived here for five months. I’m 66 years old and this has been the nicest summer of my entire life. It’s been beautiful every single day. I live out on key  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Gig Harbor


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.