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Sheridan, WY vs Whitefish, MT

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Highlights
- Whitefish spends 27.7% less per student than Sheridan.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.8% higher in Whitefish than in Sheridan. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Whitefish had 1.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Sheridan
 Sheridan, WYWhitefish, MTUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,617$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,903  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,491$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.39  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4294573
 Students per Counselor278  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.28.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.7%1.5%
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 7 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 Whitefish    3 Reviews

I love Whitefish! While I love Whitefish, I worry about the future. Whitefish has been a wonderful place to live for years. People are friendly & you know everyone.   More

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Whitefish is a resort town with a resort tax, cleaner and better managed that neighboring Kalispell, but also more expensive to live in. Still, if you're from a more  More

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Over 16 years ago

Whitefish is a small resort town, close to Glacier National Park. Lots of activities in summer and winter. A great place for kids. The schools are great too.   More

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