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Yakima, WA vs Emmett, ID

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- Emmett spends 44.6% less per student than Yakima.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.1% lower in Emmett than in Yakima. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Emmett had 6.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Yakima
 Yakima, WAEmmett, IDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,061$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,566  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$4,729$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.66  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock16394573
 Students per Counselor432  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.12.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock80.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock2.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.19.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.3%1.5%
Reviews for Yakima    12 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Overall we've enjoyed our stay in Yakima after several years and plan on being here for several more, at least. The spring and summer here are just unreal compared to  More

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Over 9 years ago

I may be relocating to Yakima, WA for a professional position at a local university. I have never lived in this part of the country as I am from the East Coast. I have  More

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Yakima is situated in the high desert, eastern elevations of the Cascade Mountain Range. Coming from the humid, eastern parts of the country, I was amazed at how  More

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Reviews for Emmett    8 Reviews

I strongly recommend that instead of choosing Emmett, you consider choosing Boise if you really want to move to Idaho. If you're flexible, better yet choose western  More

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Over 7 years ago

Emmett, Idaho is the best place to live because the people are super friendly, willing to help if your in need, happy, stress free. It’s beautiful scenery is gorgeous.  More

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Over 9 years ago

I don't know what Edward is talking about, this town is clean, downtown is cute and the people are friendly. Granted there aren't many jobs right in Emmett, but Boise  More

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