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Douglas, AZ vs Ruidoso, NM

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Highlights
- Ruidoso spends 37.3% more per student than Douglas.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 21.6% lower in Ruidoso than in Douglas. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ruidoso had 19.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Douglas

Education
 Douglas, AZRuidoso, NMUnited States
 Expend. per Student$10,785$14,803$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,247$12,715$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$4,892$7,018$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.8914.8116.23
 Students per Librarian31417584573
 Students per Counselor485351530
 Grade School Educ.12.3%4.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.13.2%6.2%6.3%
 High School Educ.74.5%89.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.0%26.3%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.8.7%12.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.12.1%28.9%33.7%
 Masters Grad.3.6%7.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.3%2.2%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree0.3%0.4%1.5%

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Reviews for Douglas    4 Reviews

Been here 5 years. Absolutely nothing good here. Very poor medical care . Nurses are called Dr. By the staff. I prefer Doctors trained in the USA to USA Standards. Not  More

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I have been here 5 years. Came here because of a popular real estate scam. Out in the desert Is a subdivision on Paper. As the lots are sold at tax auction they are  More

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Over 10 years ago

I have lived here since 1975.I met my wife here, married, raised our family, bought and paid for our home. As I prepare to retire I am saddened that we will probably  More

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Reviews for Ruidoso    12 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Best place in NM to live , unless you like crowds, traffic, crime, and concrete. Plenty of jobs and min wage is now close to $12/hr. Housing is a little pricey but  More

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Over 2 years ago

I love Ruidoso, or "noisy river". I have always visited but now i live here. Was my first choice if I ever moved. I am so glad I left El Paso, was getting way to big  More

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I’ve lived in this town for nine years and loved it. The weather is by far the best thing about this town. Just don’t be a “rude Texan,“ and you will be fine. Try not to  More

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ZIPS IN DOUGLAS, ARIZONA
85607 85608
ZIPS IN RUIDOSO, NEW MEXICO
88345 88312 88338 88355

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