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Bear Valley Springs, CA vs Payson, AZ

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Highlights
- Payson spends 15.2% less per student than Bear Valley Springs.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 20.5% lower in Payson than in Bear Valley Springs. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Payson had 4.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Bear Valley Springs
 Bear Valley Springs, CAPayson, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,891$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,833  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,591$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio22.63  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock22074573
 Students per Counselor764  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.38.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.3%1.5%
Reviews for Bear Valley Springs    1 Reviews

Just moved up here this year, only place with the perfect weather and wildlife, endless amenities, from indoor equestrian to great golf course and rifle range..love the  More

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Reviews for Payson    15 Reviews

We have lived in Payson for over 5 years and love it. It has two large grocery stores, a Walmart, Home Depot, a dozen thrift/ treasure shops, more local shops than we  More

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Over 6 years ago

Payson is a wonderful town especially for retired people and people that want a slower pace... Lots of outdoor activities  More

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Over 6 years ago

I've lived in Payson for 25 years, thank god I worked out of town. There is a saying GO TO PAYSON ON VACATION GO HOME ON PROBATION TURN IN THREE YOU GO  More

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