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Smith River, CA vs Willits, CA

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- Willits spends 15.0% more per student than Smith River.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 13.7% lower in Willits than in Smith River. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Willits had 15.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Smith River
 Smith River, CAWillits, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,048$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,103  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,002$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.32  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock640904573
 Students per Counselor420  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock84.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.34.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock15.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.11.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%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 Willits    3 Reviews
Derek · Oakland, CA
Perfect place to grow marijuana
Over 5 years ago

I used to grow for people that live there a very big marijuana skill people try to hide but the crime rate speaks for itself  More

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sylvia · Willits, CA
Willits is Wonderful
Over 10 years ago

We have lived in Willits about 20 years. It has been a fantastic place to retire. We live among the redwoods, clean air, and it's peaceful. The folks here are about the  More

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Jon  · Yucaipa, CA
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Over 18 years ago

small wont see it if you blink while  More

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