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Taos, NM vs Great Falls, MT

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Highlights
- Great Falls spends 9.0% less per student than Taos.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 23.2% higher in Great Falls than in Taos. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Great Falls had 7.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Taos

Education
 Taos, NMGreat Falls, MTUnited States
 Expend. per Student$15,149$13,789$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,994$10,278$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$7,370$6,260$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.0814.8816.23
 Students per Librarian19013844573
 Students per Counselor691336530
 Grade School Educ.6.5%2.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.0%4.6%6.3%
 High School Educ.86.5%93.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.7%24.4%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.9.4%10.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.7%27.2%33.7%
 Masters Grad.10.1%7.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.4%1.8%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree2.4%0.8%1.5%

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Reviews for Taos    6 Reviews

I’ve traveled to many places in my lifetime. New Mexico is a favorite. Typically we stay in The Inn of The Governor’s in Santa Fe. (It’s an awesome place.) This  More

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Over 15 years ago

Taos is beautiful with much to offer. However, housing is very expensive. Because much of the town's economy focuses on tourism, there are few jobs available in other  More

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Over 15 years ago

Taos has a diverse culture which has helped create a diverse art market with over 100 galleries and studios. From traditional native arts to contemporary, Taos has it  More

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Reviews for Great Falls    22 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I grew up here. The lack of educational opportunities and adequate work opportunities made it extremely difficult to thrive. Upon leaving to the nearest metropolitan  More

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Please do not move to Great Falls if you are a liberal. Don't make a great red place go blue and ruin one of the last best unspoiled country places not yet destroyed by  More

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Over 3 years ago

I lived in Great Falls from 2012-2015 and could not leave fast enough! We lived near the downtown area (which you think would be nice with a $1200/month rent...) where  More

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ZIPS IN TAOS, NEW MEXICO
87571
ZIPS IN GREAT FALLS, MONTANA
59405 59404 59401

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