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Payson, AZ vs Grants Pass, OR

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Highlights
- Grants Pass spends 2.0% more per student than Payson.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.2% higher in Grants Pass than in Payson. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Grants Pass had 2.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Payson

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 Payson, AZGrants Pass, ORUnited States
 Expend. per Student$12,891$13,150$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,337$12,270$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$5,591$7,286$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.9918.3916.23
 Students per Librarian22075144573
 Students per Counselor787504530
 Grade School Educ.1.5%2.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.8%6.9%6.3%
 High School Educ.92.7%90.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.31.5%31.7%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.10.5%10.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.24.4%17.2%33.7%
 Masters Grad.7.6%3.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.8%0.9%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.3%0.9%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 Grants Pass    27 Reviews

Just like any place, Grants Pass, Oregon has it's share of pros and cons. Pros:-Perfect location. The coast, the Redwoods, Crater Lake, the Oregon Caves, etc. are all  More

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I moved here bacause my wife wanted to be closer to my retired mother. Were it not for that GP would be in the rear view mirror. Grant Pass may be great if you are  More

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Beautiful town close to beaches, rivers, boat festival, trees, crystal clear water, parks, schools and teachers are the best! A great town to raise a family. Nice  More

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ZIPS IN PAYSON, ARIZONA
85541
ZIPS IN GRANTS PASS, OREGON
97527 97526

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