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Clayton, CA vs Cottonwood, AZ

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Highlights
- Cottonwood spends 35.0% less per student than Clayton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 16.5% lower in Cottonwood than in Clayton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Cottonwood had 8.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Clayton
 Clayton, CACottonwood, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,873$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,448  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$4,986$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio22.21  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock33674573
 Students per Counselor584  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.57.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.5%1.5%
Reviews for Clayton    1 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

But has become increasingly expensive over the years....Great 4th of July Parade  More

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Reviews for Cottonwood    10 Reviews

As a 6th generation AZ Native, someone who had the misfortune of growing up in Phoenix, and who has lived all over the VV and Flagstaff, I think Cottonwood is great  More

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Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Cottonwood since 2002. When I first moved here, this place was wonderful. Quiet, friendly and affordable. The weather was good with plenty of sunshine  More

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Actually Cottonwood is a great place because of the great LGBTQ community. Without this aspect Cottonwood wouldn't be anything really, except a Wal-mart. The LGBTQ  More

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