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Fairfield, CA vs Rock Springs, WY

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Highlights
- Rock Springs spends 21.9% more per student than Fairfield.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 40.4% lower in Rock Springs than in Fairfield. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Rock Springs had 5.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Fairfield

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 Fairfield, CARock Springs, WYUnited States
 Expend. per Student$13,968$17,032$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,346$15,312$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$6,685$8,658$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio2313.7116.23
 Students per Librarian62532924573
 Students per Counselor867379530
 Grade School Educ.6.6%2.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.0%5.8%6.3%
 High School Educ.87.4%91.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.6%24.0%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.9.9%14.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.28.0%21.3%33.7%
 Masters Grad.7.2%4.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.4%2.2%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree0.6%1.1%1.5%

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Reviews for Fairfield    10 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I've lived here for 4 years. On the up side, housing is affordable. The downside, there is nothing to do here. The city lacks community events and an a nice downtown. We  More

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Over 9 years ago

I am finding out the cost of living here in Fairfield is way too high for my retirement. I am looking for a place where the cost of living is in line with my retirement  More

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Over 13 years ago

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Reviews for Rock Springs    3 Reviews

Rock Springs will grow on you. It is a big city (about 20,000) by Wyoming standards. There are a few chain stores and a small mall. Wal-Mart is the main place to shop  More

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Over 16 years ago

i once lived in rock for about a year and then transfered to oregon. i'm ready to go back.the town is like any it has good and bad.im going back because it grew on me  More

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Over 17 years ago

I have heard lots of rumors about Rock Springs. I know that many people say it is a rough town. Since I am looking at possibly teaching there, I would like to know what  More

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ZIPS IN FAIRFIELD, CALIFORNIA
94533 94534 94535
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82901

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