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Salinas, CA vs Grants Pass, OR

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- Grants Pass spends 14.5% less per student than Salinas.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 15.4% lower in Grants Pass than in Salinas. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Grants Pass had 45.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Salinas
 Salinas, CAGrants Pass, ORUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,150$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,156  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,286$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.73  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5144573
 Students per Counselor526  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.11.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.15.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.9%1.5%
Reviews for Salinas    15 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Sacred Heart School is a fine Catholic school in the heart of Salinas, Ca. Victoria Torcolini was principal of this PK-8 school from 2006-2009. Under her leadership, SHS  More

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Over 14 years ago

I Was born and raise in salinas. In 2006 my family moved to the central valley. I moved back to salinas in 2011. I moved back Because I got a better job in Carmel. I  More

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Salinas, California has some of the best weather in Central California. I love looking out at the mountain ranges that line the Salinas River Valley. It's a shame that  More

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Reviews for Grants Pass    27 Reviews

Just like any place, Grants Pass, Oregon has it's share of pros and cons. Pros:-Perfect location. The coast, the Redwoods, Crater Lake, the Oregon Caves, etc. are all  More

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I moved here bacause my wife wanted to be closer to my retired mother. Were it not for that GP would be in the rear view mirror. Grant Pass may be great if you are  More

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Beautiful town close to beaches, rivers, boat festival, trees, crystal clear water, parks, schools and teachers are the best! A great town to raise a family. Nice  More

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