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Carlsbad, CA vs Apache Junction, AZ

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- Apache Junction spends 38.6% less per student than Carlsbad.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 14.4% lower in Apache Junction than in Carlsbad. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Apache Junction had 9.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Carlsbad
 Carlsbad, CAApache Junction, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,044$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,161  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$4,280$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio22.65  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock73694573
 Students per Counselor513  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.59.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.5%1.5%
Reviews for Carlsbad    38 Reviews

I've lived in Carlsbad (92008) for 8 years now and really appreciate all that it has to offer. Yes, ALL of San Diego County is expensive, but Carlsbad has [possibly]  More

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Over 4 years ago

Carlson has the worst winters. It averages about 10 meters of snow per week. Every shop is  More

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Ok, I get it, the climate is mild and tolerable but even that is over-rated when you consider how many cloudy days there are in this town. The sun coming out at 3 and  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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