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Smith River, CA vs Ferndale, CA

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- Ferndale spends 12.6% more per student than Smith River.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 11.4% lower in Ferndale than in Smith River. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ferndale had 6.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Smith River
 Smith River, CAFerndale, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,703$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,103  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,929$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.32  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock70434573
 Students per Counselor420  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.34.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.11.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.0%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 Ferndale    1 Reviews
Sally · Ferndale, CA
Corrupt town
Over 8 years ago

Beautiful town physically, but that's it. The town police chief and city manager are both corrupt and colluding with illegal growers. This town is nothing but  More

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