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Anthem, AZ vs San Marcos, CA

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- San Marcos spends 54.8% more per student than Anthem.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 24.2% higher in San Marcos than in Anthem. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- San Marcos had 10.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Anthem
 Anthem, AZSan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,358$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,653  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,084$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.24  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock187444573
 Students per Counselor718  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.47.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.7%1.5%
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Reviews for Anthem    1 Reviews
Beth · Anthem, AZ
A great alternative to Phoenix
Over 3 years ago

We lived in Phoenix for 20 years and now have been in Anthem for a year. It’s less crowded with a more hometown feel. More rain gives a respite from desert heat and  More

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Reviews for San Marcos    5 Reviews
Kevin · San Marcos, CA
Best place I have ever lived.
Over 8 years ago

Just an amazing place to live. I have lived in 7 states and almost countless cities. Sam Marcos is one of the best. This is literally the longest place I have lived  More

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Norman · Vail, AZ
retiree location ?
Over 16 years ago

Is this area to expensive for the average income retired  More

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Greg · South Pasadena, CA
San Marcos Weather
Over 19 years ago

Beautiful Mediterranean climate with bright sunshine and ocean breazes. City is just 15 minutes away from the  More

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