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Branson, MO vs Apache Junction, AZ

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- Apache Junction spends 13.8% less per student than Branson.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 43.6% higher in Apache Junction than in Branson. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Apache Junction had 1.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Branson
 Branson, MOApache Junction, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,044$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,926  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$4,280$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.5  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock73694573
 Students per Counselor381  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.28.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.21.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.5%1.5%
Reviews for Branson    15 Reviews

Where do I begin... First and foremost, everything here is expensive. The rent is high! and YOU pay for water and sewer costs, most residents live in old, substandard  More

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Over 4 years ago

It’s expensive living and everything is outdated from condos to apartments, and even housing. Traffic is also during tourist months. I don’t recommend living here.  More

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Branson is in a beautiful part of the extreme northern Ozarks- that's the good. Crime, even tho the local Govt tries to act like it doesn't exist, drugs, & Traffic are  More

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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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