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Show Low, AZ vs Renton, WA

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- Renton spends 59.1% more per student than Show Low.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.5% higher in Renton than in Show Low. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Renton had 2.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Show Low
 Show Low, AZRenton, WAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$20,069$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,062  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,846$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.74  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9894573
 Students per Counselor510  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.33.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.26.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%1.5%
Reviews for Show Low    17 Reviews

Moved to maricopa az from Oregon because we Retired last year. Looked at all places in az to buy property. Found a piece if paradise land in white mountains az for cheep  More

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Over 4 years ago

We are so happy to live in Show Low where the outdoors is so beautiful and the people so kind. You could not find nicer neighbors. We are humble people who moved to  More

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I have had a few properties in the show low area that I have bought and sold because they did not work for me. I've met some very nice and helpful people. I work out of  More

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Reviews for Renton    5 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

If you are looking for clean air, country atmosphere, friendly and cordial neighbors, and the charm of old, soothing and patriotic America, this is your best  More

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Over 9 years ago

We have 2 kids at RCS and they are receiving a fantastic education in an environment that is welcoming to all. They do teach from a biblical point of view so the moral  More

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Living in Renton has so many positive things. There are many smaller communities, each having a slightly different climate. You have good schools, recreation, employment  More

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