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Apache Junction, AZ vs Durango, CO

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- Durango spends 29.2% more per student than Apache Junction.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 24.6% lower in Durango than in Apache Junction. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Durango had 12.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Apache Junction
 Apache Junction, AZDurango, COUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,980$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,414  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,920$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio19.38  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6464573
 Students per Counselor730  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.17.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock13.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.5%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 Durango    24 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I grew up in Durango, fifth generation. Of course it is beautiful and my roots are there. Too many people have moved there though. I still love the landscape, and my  More

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Absolutely wonderful place to live. The amount of scenery and natural beauty within 5 hours in all directions (literally all of them) is unbeatable. So close to  More

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Been in or near durango for 20 years and am stuck here. Can't earn enough to live on, no decent jobs, ridiculously expensive housing, relatively unfriendly, snobbish  More

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