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Apache Junction, AZ vs Ames, IA

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- Ames spends 69.0% more per student than Apache Junction.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 24.1% lower in Ames than in Apache Junction. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ames had 12.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Apache Junction
 Apache Junction, AZAmes, IAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,979$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,414  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,158$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio19.38  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6004573
 Students per Counselor730  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.17.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock17.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock9.7%1.5%
Reviews for Apache Junction    3 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Apache Junction is more or less a retirement town for those who are not middle class or upper income. It is for those who can not afford to work anymore and live out  More

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Over 16 years ago

i love it here. and it is easy to find a home people are always willing to help you out when you are in  More

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Over 19 years ago

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Reviews for Ames    12 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Hello, I am in San Jose Ca, but am seriously thinking of moving somewhere much slower for a better quality of living. I've just turned 59, so I'm kinda preparing for  More

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Over 13 years ago

Like every other city Ames has both good and bad points. The good points are: low cost of living, very friendly people, lots of outdoor activities and quite a few events  More

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Ames enjoys a high quality of life at a very affordable cost, substantially lower than many other communities. The presence of Iowa State University, a large (28,000  More

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