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Smith River, CA vs Saratoga, CA

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- Saratoga spends 31.9% more per student than Smith River.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 1.3% higher in Saratoga than in Smith River. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Saratoga had 2.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Smith River
 Smith River, CASaratoga, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,401$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,103  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,804$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.32  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock65284573
 Students per Counselor420  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.34.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.11.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock30.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock8.9%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 Saratoga    2 Reviews
Alex · Saratoga, CA
Sleepy town
Over 16 years ago

We moved to Saratoga 2 years ago and we are little bit disappointed. Schools are great but kids almost never play outside although it is VERY safe little town. Neighbors  More

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Robin · Saratoga, CA
Saratoga Schools
Over 19 years ago

Saratoga schools are first rate. Great parent involvment fairly diverse. Schools seem always interested in  More

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