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Farmington, NM vs Ruidoso, NM

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Highlights
- Ruidoso spends 18.8% more per student than Farmington.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.1% lower in Ruidoso than in Farmington. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ruidoso had 1.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Farmington

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 Farmington, NMRuidoso, NMUnited States
 Expend. per Student$12,458$14,803$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,950$12,715$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$6,092$7,018$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.1314.8116.23
 Students per Librarian7567584573
 Students per Counselor431351530
 Grade School Educ.2.5%4.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.9%6.2%6.3%
 High School Educ.87.6%89.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.27.3%26.3%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.13.9%12.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.19.8%28.9%33.7%
 Masters Grad.6.8%7.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.3%2.2%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.0%0.4%1.5%

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Reviews for Farmington    24 Reviews

The worst place I have ever lived. It is dirty, crime ridden, uneducated and good luck getting good medical care. San Juan anything sucks. Unfriendly, ugly, dusty,  More

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Over 6 years ago

No social life, limited resources, dirty roads with potholes, unclean people, litter, no recreational resources of any value. Employment opportunities don't exist, lack  More

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World class fly fishing (San Juan shuffle!), nearby colorado skiing, and perhaps one of the best climates in the continental US (average western summer with mild winter,  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 FARMINGTON, NEW MEXICO
87401 87402
ZIPS IN RUIDOSO, NEW MEXICO
88345 88312 88338 88355

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