2025 Compare Cities Education:
Ripon, CA vs Independence, OR

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Highlights
- Independence spends 4.9% less per student than Ripon.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 23.5% lower in Independence than in Ripon. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Independence had 4.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Ripon
 Ripon, CAIndependence, ORUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,643$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,386  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,383$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio22.88  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6594573
 Students per Counselor566  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.33.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock3.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.25.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.3%1.5%
Reviews for Ripon    6 Reviews

Ripon, CA. Is one of the finest small towns in the Central Valley. Very little crime, almost 100 cameras all over town that the Ripon P.D monitors, very slow growth,  More

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Over 5 years ago

I’ve lived here for 17 years. We raised all three of our children here. Some of the schools are outdated and old fashion. Small town atmosphere. The city of Ripon works  More

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Coming home from work is like going on vacation. I cross the river into a larger city, Modesto,CA., to work daily. The hustle and bustle, rude drivers, etc., in  More

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Reviews for Independence    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

For a town of ~9k people the amenities are good; this is also helped by state college Western Oregon University in the neighboring city of Monmouth(all within a 3-mile  More

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Over 17 years ago

Independence is a small town with a friendly feel. Great place to live if you want to get away from the fast pace of a big city. After living here for eight years  More

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