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Prescott, AZ vs Los Alamos, NM

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Highlights
- Los Alamos spends 49.6% more per student than Prescott.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 25.0% lower in Los Alamos than in Prescott. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Los Alamos had 2.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Prescott

Education
 Prescott, AZLos Alamos, NMUnited States
 Expend. per Student$9,873$14,772$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,836$11,511$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$4,986$7,126$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.5413.916.23
 Students per Librarian33679274573
 Students per Counselor869412530
 Grade School Educ.1.0%1.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.8%1.3%6.3%
 High School Educ.95.2%97.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.28.3%13.2%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.10.1%6.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.38.4%69.0%33.7%
 Masters Grad.11.9%24.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.8%2.2%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree2.6%17.9%1.5%

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Reviews for Prescott    63 Reviews

Prescott is beautiful. The climate is wonderful (a bit hot in summer). The people are very unfriendly. I am conservative and have lived all over the country. The people  More

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I've lived here for 11 years and love the small town feel, perfect weather and great mountain biking. I am a medical professional in the area and am providing this as I  More

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Over 3 years ago

Yes, there is music here. We have a downtown with a courthouse area and yard where bands and singers perform. Also restaurants/saloons in Whiskey Row. The weather is  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 PRESCOTT, ARIZONA
86301 86305 86303 86313
ZIPS IN LOS ALAMOS, NEW MEXICO
87544

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