2024 Compare Cities Education:
Whitefish, MT vs Afton, WY

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Highlights
- Afton spends 28.1% more per student than Whitefish.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.3% higher in Afton than in Whitefish. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Afton had 3.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Whitefish
 Whitefish, MTAfton, WYUnited States
 Expend. per Student$13,617$17,449$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,502$15,228$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$6,491$9,451$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.8315.1716.23
 Students per Librarian4292584573
 Students per Counselor3371232530
 Grade School Educ.0.1%0.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.1%4.6%6.3%
 High School Educ.97.8%94.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.9%41.3%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.4.7%7.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.54.7%23.1%33.7%
 Masters Grad.10.5%5.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.5%2.1%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree0.7%0.8%1.5%
Reviews for Whitefish    3 Reviews

I love Whitefish! While I love Whitefish, I worry about the future. Whitefish has been a wonderful place to live for years. People are friendly & you know everyone.   More

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Whitefish is a resort town with a resort tax, cleaner and better managed that neighboring Kalispell, but also more expensive to live in. Still, if you're from a more  More

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Over 15 years ago

Whitefish is a small resort town, close to Glacier National Park. Lots of activities in summer and winter. A great place for kids. The schools are great too.   More

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Reviews for Afton    2 Reviews

Yes, we moved from a crowded, crime ridden area and found paradise. Not to have to look around when returning to parked car. Not to be afraid walking anywhere. Not to  More

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Over 8 years ago

I've lived in the Afton area of Star Valley since 1996. I have a nice house that I purchased in a nice subdivision while prices were reasonable. Our house and property  More

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