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Rockport, ME vs Port Townsend, WA

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- Port Townsend spends 17.8% less per student than Rockport.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 61.8% higher in Port Townsend than in Rockport. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Port Townsend had 5.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Rockport
 Rockport, MEPort Townsend, WAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,479$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$17,254  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,489$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio10.41  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8754573
 Students per Counselor265  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.44.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock17.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.8%1.5%
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Reviews for Rockport    1 Reviews
William · Rockport, ME
Great Summer Location
Over 6 years ago

I built a summer home here fifteen (15) years ago.Very pleasant in summer. Close to nice restaurants and upscale stores especially in nearby Camden.Beautiful area with  More

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Reviews for Port Townsend    8 Reviews
Scott · Seattle, WA
Charming, unique, artsy, friendly, and beautiful!
Over 2 years ago

We live a little over an hour away and absolutely love Port Townsend and the surrounding areas. There are a lot of surprises. There are great places to eat, live music,  More

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Richard L. · Shoreline, WA
Lovely. Quaint. Breathtaking Water Views.
Over 4 years ago

I loved living in Port Townsend for about 20 years. It’s a quiet and safe town with several festivals, art, music, and more. The main economy is centered around tourism  More

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Donald · Sequim, WA
Fake People Pining For The Tourist Dollar.
Over 4 years ago

Transplant Californians are selling their shacks for a million, and purchasing homes here for twice what they should cost due to supply and demand. Port Townsend is a  More

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