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Alamogordo, NM vs Taos, NM

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Highlights
- Taos spends 19.3% more per student than Alamogordo.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 27.9% lower in Taos than in Alamogordo. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Taos had 4.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Alamogordo

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 Alamogordo, NMTaos, NMUnited States
 Expend. per Student$12,698$15,149$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,964$12,994$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$6,050$7,370$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.7612.0816.23
 Students per Librarian52319014573
 Students per Counselor835691530
 Grade School Educ.3.6%6.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.0%7.0%6.3%
 High School Educ.90.4%86.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.27.6%24.7%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.10.4%9.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.22.7%31.7%33.7%
 Masters Grad.6.6%10.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.0%4.4%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree0.6%2.4%1.5%

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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 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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