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Sammamish, WA vs Port Charlotte, FL

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- Port Charlotte spends 40.8% less per student than Sammamish.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.6% lower in Port Charlotte than in Sammamish. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Port Charlotte had 7.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Sammamish
 Sammamish, WAPort Charlotte, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,876$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,996  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,082$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.53  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6834573
 Students per Counselor455  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.10.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.76.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.7%1.5%
Reviews for Sammamish    4 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Seattle has beautiful greenery and gorgeous mountain views. It is quite dark and gloomy for much of the late fall into spring...or July 5th as locals know quite well. I  More

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Housing seems to be very overpriced, however after all things considered, it is well worth it. (Family of  More

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Sammamish is honestly a wonderful place to live. It's perfect for a family who wants a comfortable entertaining suburban life. The schools are pretty great, as I can say  More

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Reviews for Port Charlotte    34 Reviews

We have enjoyed living in Port Charlotte now 2 years. It is out of the hussle and bussel of Fort Myers/Naples. Still has the beauty that nature has to offer, and cute  More

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Dethen · 

Probably the worst decision I've ever made. The people are inept and rude at best, the food is some of the lowest quality I've ever had in florida and the job  More

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Over 10 years ago

I bought a really nice house in Port Charlotte fl with a pool on a corner lot 1 block from Sunrise park where u can put your boat in a go to the Gulf Ocean-I think its  More

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