2025 Compare Cities Education:
Clarion, PA vs Payson, AZ

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Highlights
- Payson spends 32.6% less per student than Clarion.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 49.9% higher in Payson than in Clarion. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Payson had 3.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Clarion
 Clarion, PAPayson, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,891$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$16,252  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,591$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock22074573
 Students per Counselor320  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.10.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.45.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.3%1.5%
Reviews for Clarion    3 Reviews

Clarion is a wonderful little town with historic buildings, a real Main Street, Town Square Park and traditions the whole family can be involved in. ALF is Autumn  More

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Over 19 years ago

Clarion is a small town with the advantage of having a university and Cook Forest. Through these two sources there are some cultural activities. However outdoor  More

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Over 19 years ago

Is there anything to do here? Quaint small town--IF the store fronts weren't empty. Too small, housing seems expensive for the local job market. Autumn Leaf Festival  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 6 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 6 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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