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Oak Ridge, TN vs Los Alamos, NM

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Highlights
- Los Alamos spends 20.1% more per student than Oak Ridge.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.8% higher in Los Alamos than in Oak Ridge. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Los Alamos had 5.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Oak Ridge

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 Oak Ridge, TNLos Alamos, NMUnited States
 Expend. per Student$12,296$14,772$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,054$11,511$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$6,469$7,126$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.7913.916.23
 Students per Librarian6049274573
 Students per Counselor554412530
 Grade School Educ.2.5%1.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.0%1.3%6.3%
 High School Educ.92.5%97.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.3%13.2%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.8.6%6.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.38.2%69.0%33.7%
 Masters Grad.10.6%24.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.5%2.2%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree5.8%17.9%1.5%

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Reviews for Oak Ridge    8 Reviews

Overall it's on the positive side. It's pretty boring but it can feel like a real home at times. It could stand to be a hair closer to Western Knoxville.. Melton lake  More

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Over 4 years ago

Oak Ridge is located in beautiful East TN, has excellent public schools, is very safe for families, and is only 15-30 min away from Knoxville.  More

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Marginal, at best. Lack of social and business skills to perform anything but menial tasks. No clue about customer service, business etiquette or basic business  More

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Reviews for Los Alamos    7 Reviews

I've lived here for 8 years now. Fantastic weather, beautiful scenery and outdoor recreation. Close-knit, welcoming and well-educated community that is safe and provides  More

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Over 6 years ago

This school is not what it once was, and it is far from the best school in Los Alamos. If your child is a student here: 1) expect unresponsive teachers who manage your  More

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November 1, 2010 If you like bright blue skies and bountiful sunshine with spectacular views in every direction (blue skies & sunshine only 90-95% of the time),  More

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ZIPS IN OAK RIDGE, TENNESSEE
37830
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87544

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