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Payson, AZ vs Florence, AZ

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Highlights
- Florence spends 22.1% less per student than Payson.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 7.7% higher in Florence than in Payson. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Florence had 19.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Payson

Education
 Payson, AZFlorence, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student$12,891$10,044$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,337$8,414$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$5,591$4,280$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.9919.3816.23
 Students per Librarian220773694573
 Students per Counselor787730530
 Grade School Educ.1.5%8.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.8%17.4%6.3%
 High School Educ.92.7%74.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.31.5%23.8%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.10.5%6.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.24.4%13.0%33.7%
 Masters Grad.7.6%3.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.8%0.1%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.3%0.3%1.5%

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Reviews for Payson    15 Reviews

We have lived in Payson for over 5 years and love it. It has two large grocery stores, a Walmart, Home Depot, a dozen thrift/ treasure shops, more local shops than we  More

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Over 5 years ago

Payson is a wonderful town especially for retired people and people that want a slower pace... Lots of outdoor activities  More

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Over 5 years ago

I've lived in Payson for 25 years, thank god I worked out of town. There is a saying GO TO PAYSON ON VACATION GO HOME ON PROBATION TURN IN THREE YOU GO  More

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Reviews for Florence    5 Reviews

Ian · 
Over 4 years ago

I lived here for two years. The houses are nice, I liked the weather although it is pretty intense in the summer. But I can honestly say it was the worst move we made  More

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Yes, it's hot. Days begin breaking the 100° mark in March. But don't let the number scare you: It's a dry heat, which means that while the intensity is there, it's  More

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Get the flock out of the fast lane, come to Florence, AZ. Centrally located, Top notch amenities for winter visitors. Affordable. Google search Florence, Arizona  More

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85541
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