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Buckeye, AZ vs Rio Rancho, NM

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Highlights
- Rio Rancho spends 31.4% more per student than Buckeye.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 16.9% lower in Rio Rancho than in Buckeye. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Rio Rancho had 8.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Buckeye

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 Buckeye, AZRio Rancho, NMUnited States
 Expend. per Student$10,564$13,881$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,653$10,727$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$4,810$6,119$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.2415.1616.23
 Students per Librarian23489434573
 Students per Counselor718705530
 Grade School Educ.5.6%1.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.7%4.1%6.3%
 High School Educ.86.8%94.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.28.5%26.6%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.10.0%12.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.21.8%31.4%33.7%
 Masters Grad.5.9%9.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.8%1.5%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree0.6%1.3%1.5%

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Reviews for Buckeye    17 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I have lived here three years. I live just north of the I-10 in the Sierra Highland neighborhood, just down the street from the Skyline Regional Park. There are pros and  More

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Amazing place to live! You get the feel of freedom again. Lots of amazing restaurants to eat at near by. Tons of awesome sport bars near by too. Growth is rapid and you  More

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Over 3 years ago

idk how long I have lived here but it has been to long the city is boring and there is nothing to do as a teenager here. sooooooo this city is poopy and I hate it  More

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Reviews for Rio Rancho    21 Reviews

I have lived in the area for the past three years with my husband. Although vastly better than Albuquerque, this is not a safe area. We have had overt and petty crime on  More

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The pros: -Fairly good year-round weather. Sunny days outnumber cloudy days, there are days when the temps fall below freezing and the sun will still be shining. It's  More

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Over 4 years ago

Affordable housing, low crime (compared to Albuquerque), awesome weather with all 4 seasons, beautiful environment and some pretty awesome people. I love Rio Rancho,  More

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ZIPS IN BUCKEYE, ARIZONA
85326 85396 85343
ZIPS IN RIO RANCHO, NEW MEXICO
87124 87144

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