2025 Compare Cities Education:
Clovis, NM vs Los Alamos, NM

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Highlights
- Los Alamos spends 32.1% more per student than Clovis.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 21.6% lower in Los Alamos than in Clovis. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Los Alamos had 22.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Clovis
 Clovis, NMLos Alamos, NMUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,772$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,318  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,126$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.73  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9274573
 Students per Counselor858  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.13.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.20.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock24.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock17.9%1.5%
Reviews for Clovis    18 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I’ve lived here for almost 2 years now. This is by far the worst place I’ve ever lived. Nothing to do. ONE OB/GYN for the whole town. My skin & hair have never been so  More

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Clovis isn't going to win any beauty pageants, and driving along the highways you will see many old ugly buildings, and you will be driving through the poorest areas. If  More

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Literally the worst place I have EVER lived. Not only is there almost nothing to do, going out anywhere to do anything.. like grocery shopping, is just awful. I have  More

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Reviews for Los Alamos    7 Reviews

I've lived here for 8 years now. Fantastic weather, beautiful scenery and outdoor recreation. Close-knit, welcoming and well-educated community that is safe and provides  More

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Over 7 years ago

This school is not what it once was, and it is far from the best school in Los Alamos. If your child is a student here: 1) expect unresponsive teachers who manage your  More

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November 1, 2010 If you like bright blue skies and bountiful sunshine with spectacular views in every direction (blue skies & sunshine only 90-95% of the time),  More

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