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Ripon, CA vs Pismo Beach, CA

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- Pismo Beach spends 10.9% more per student than Ripon.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 8.8% lower in Pismo Beach than in Ripon. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Pismo Beach had 6.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Ripon
 Ripon, CAPismo Beach, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,908$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,386  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,298$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio22.88  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock162444573
 Students per Counselor566  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.33.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.25.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock14.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.2%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 Some of the schools are outdated and old fashion.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 Pismo Beach    4 Reviews

It's a nice town to visit - although very touristy. Clean air - and nice sand dunes nearby. A variety of housing - but expensive. Good for seafood. I would say  More

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It's still challenging to find a good job: Diablo Canyon Nuclear plant has announced it will be closing in 9 years, so many 6-figure incomes will be going along with the  More

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Over 9 years ago

Because of fires allowed in campsites each and everyday it is very smokey and hard to  More

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