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Sheridan, WY vs Ketchikan, AK

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Highlights
- Ketchikan spends 7.7% more per student than Sheridan.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 1.5% higher in Ketchikan than in Sheridan. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ketchikan had 4.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Sheridan

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 Sheridan, WYKetchikan, AKUnited States
 Expend. per Student$18,832$20,275$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,903$19,603$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$8,884$12,107$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.3913.5916.23
 Students per Librarian1923594573
 Students per Counselor278270530
 Grade School Educ.1.1%1.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.6%5.9%6.3%
 High School Educ.96.4%92.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.28.6%32.3%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.8.2%6.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.9%23.4%33.7%
 Masters Grad.9.1%5.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.2%1.3%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.2%1.0%1.5%

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Reviews for Sheridan    20 Reviews

I've lived in Sheridan for over sixty years. Grow, grow grow with no planning for it. Advertises a "small-town" atmosphere, but that is long gone. Too big now. Too  More

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Sheridan was a great place to be a kid--outdoor opportunities, very little crime, and a strong sense of community. The art community is everywhere in Sheridan, and  More

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Over 6 years ago

Rich yuppie town, a tourist trap, intolerant, people, the Police are the worst, as are the Judges. I am an RN taking my husband to the Mayo Clinic for treatment of  More

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Reviews for Ketchikan    8 Reviews

Am from Astoria, Oregon, just south a bit from Ketchikan. Appreciate this beautiful space above every other place! Cheers to everyone this Holiday  More

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It's been nine years since anyone gave a review for Ketchikan so I thought I'd give one. I do not live there, however, I nearly relocated there when I was interviewing  More

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Over 15 years ago

There are many things to do here however there is a large alcohol problem and the drugs are growing. For families who stay connected and are not afraid of the rain,  More

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