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Smith River, CA vs Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

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- Carmel-by-the-Sea spends 10.2% more per student than Smith River.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 1.9% higher in Carmel-by-the-Sea than in Smith River. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Carmel-by-the-Sea had 4.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Smith River
 Smith River, CACarmel-by-the-Sea, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,375$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,103  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,645$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.32  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock289524573
 Students per Counselor420  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.34.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.11.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock20.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.8%1.5%
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Reviews for Smith River    1 Reviews
R.A. · Smith River, CA
Stated population 886
Over 13 years ago

Drove into 'metro' Smith River four days ago and the population sign said 2021! Way different number than 866? When did Sperling's Best Places get the  More

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Reviews for Carmel-By-The-Sea    3 Reviews
Robert · Elkridge, MD
Home
Over 9 years ago

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Abhd · Carmel, CA
more shopping center than a town
Over 16 years ago

carmel has about 60 vacation homes and a dense cottage-y downtown. basically it is a tourist trap cental business district and a bunch of vacation rental homes. the  More

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Devon · Carmel by the Sea, CA
Liberals
Over 17 years ago

Liberals have run me out of town. The political is so overwhelming I am looking to relocate. However, if you are an aging hippie with a great deal of money you will be  More

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