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West Sacramento, CA vs Reno, NV

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Highlights
- Reno spends 2.5% less per student than West Sacramento.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 24.0% lower in Reno than in West Sacramento. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Reno had 6.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to West Sacramento
 West Sacramento, CAReno, NVUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,626$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,207  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,562$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.24  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4914573
 Students per Counselor523  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.3%1.5%
Reviews for West Sacramento    2 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Horrible-all the way around. The worst people I have ever met and it's all over and well known for it. I would have thought the area would have been pretty  More

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Over 19 years ago

For those of you who love warm without humidity, this is the place for you. We have at least three months with an average temperture of + 80 degrees  More

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Reviews for Reno    91 Reviews

K · Reno, NV

Pros: Absolutely beautiful. Lots to do outdoors. Lots of community events, live music, performing arts entertainment, street festivals, etc. Many areas are very  More

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Over 6 years ago

Yeah I moved here from the Midwest and wouldn’t ever go back. The weather, outdoor activities, closeness to national parks and the coast of California and Oregon are  More

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I was born and raised in San Jose, CA. Not when it was "silicon valley". I had to basically flee after my son was born, 20 years ago because I was drowning financially.  More

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