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Chewelah, WA vs Taos, NM

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- Taos spends 1.1% less per student than Chewelah.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 35.7% lower in Taos than in Chewelah. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Taos had 4.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Chewelah
 Chewelah, WATaos, NMUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,149$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,958  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,370$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.78  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock19014573
 Students per Counselor502  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.27.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.18.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.4%1.5%
Reviews for Chewelah    3 Reviews

My husband and I moved to Hunters, WA., from Chewelah. I had lived in Chattaroy, WA, for 15 years before, having moved from the Santa Cruz mountains in northern CA. We  More

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After 17 years at this location, we are being forced to move to make way for a land developer's 7 new homes. We need a place we can keep our horse and a 1 or 2 bedroom  More

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Over 19 years ago

We need a 1 or 2 bedroom in rural area. Have 1 horse. Shop, garage, and/or fruit-room would be helpful. We have lived at this present location for the past 17 years,  More

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Reviews for Taos    6 Reviews

I’ve traveled to many places in my lifetime. New Mexico is a favorite. Typically we stay in The Inn of The Governor’s in Santa Fe. (It’s an awesome place.) This  More

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Over 16 years ago

Taos is beautiful with much to offer. However, housing is very expensive. Because much of the town's economy focuses on tourism, there are few jobs available in other  More

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Over 16 years ago

Taos has a diverse culture which has helped create a diverse art market with over 100 galleries and studios. From traditional native arts to contemporary, Taos has it  More

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