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Alamogordo, NM vs Cheyenne, WY

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Highlights
- Cheyenne spends 46.2% more per student than Alamogordo.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 19.0% lower in Cheyenne than in Alamogordo. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Cheyenne had 4.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Alamogordo
 Alamogordo, NMCheyenne, WYUnited States
 Expend. per Student$12,698$18,561$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,964$15,799$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$6,050$9,297$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.7613.5716.23
 Students per Librarian5232194573
 Students per Counselor835430530
 Grade School Educ.3.6%1.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.0%4.0%6.3%
 High School Educ.90.4%94.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.27.6%25.7%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.10.4%12.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.22.7%31.5%33.7%
 Masters Grad.6.6%9.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.0%1.7%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree0.6%1.1%1.5%
Reviews for Alamogordo    14 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I am originally from Alamogordo, and moved away about 9 years ago. We are now seriously considering on moving back to this little small town. After being away in a  More

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Over 10 years ago

The school system in Alamogordo NM is terrible. The high school here has the highest GRADS program in the state which is teen moms dual enrolled. They do no offer  More

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Over 12 years ago

I've lived in Alamogordo for two years now after living in Tacoma, Washington (too much rain, too much crime) for 20 years. Generally, it's a nice little conservative  More

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Reviews for Cheyenne    59 Reviews

The center of Cheyenne retains the character of America with traditional western values. Easy and we'll maintained walking to parks and downtown restaurants/bars/shops  More

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My husband, dogs, and I have lived in Cheyenne for almost two years. The pros: Cheyenne is a really nice place, especially if you have kids or dogs. The weather  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived in Cheyenne for almost 52 years. Most things here are just right. Housing, on the other hand, is ridiculously high. Thereb isn't any decent public housing to  More

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