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Sparks, NV vs Ketchum, ID

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- Ketchum spends 26.0% more per student than Sparks.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 28.9% lower in Ketchum than in Sparks. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ketchum had 15.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Sparks
 Sparks, NVKetchum, IDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,172$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,842  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,483$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.14  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5264573
 Students per Counselor336  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock2.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.24.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.4%1.5%
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Reviews for Sparks    14 Reviews
Dave · Sparks, NV
My town
Over 12 years ago

Nice place to live. Lots of events, recreation, and  More

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Cassie · Sparks, NV
What do I think about living in sparks, Nevada
Over 14 years ago

LOVE it! Fifth generation Reno/Sparks native. Paternal great grandparents born and raised in Reno. Sparks has an old fashioned home town feeling. I love Sparks! Great  More

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MG · Sparks, NV
Weather here is great!
Over 17 years ago

Do not listen to the Californian. Sparks has all 4 seasons. It does snow here but the snow is very wet and melts quickly and it does not snow six months out of the year.  More

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Reviews for Ketchum    1 Reviews
James · Ketchum, ID
Mountain life
Over 10 years ago

Small town life with the mountains to enjoy all four seasons. Great restaurants and shopping available though knowing where to go helps in keeping the costs reasonable.   More

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