2024 Compare Cities Education:
Big Bear City, CA vs Payson, AZ

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Highlights
- Payson spends 12.1% less per student than Big Bear City.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 20.9% lower in Payson than in Big Bear City. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Payson had 1.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Big Bear City
 Big Bear City, CAPayson, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student$14,673$12,891$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,060$11,337$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$7,933$5,591$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio22.7417.9916.23
 Students per Librarian1316622074573
 Students per Counselor531787530
 Grade School Educ.2.5%1.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.0%5.8%6.3%
 High School Educ.91.5%92.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.27.0%31.5%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.9.5%10.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.24.7%24.4%33.7%
 Masters Grad.5.1%7.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.1%1.8%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.1%1.3%1.5%
Reviews for Big Bear City    3 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

this place is great for outdoor  More

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Having lived in Big Bear City, CA for over 6 years, I can tell you that it is one of the best places to raise a family. The schools are excellent, from elementary to  More

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Over 17 years ago

beautiful in the summertime, zowie, would not want to be anywhere else. the cost of living nickels and dimes you to death. one cable choice (expensive), at least 20  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 5 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 5 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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