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Davis, CA vs San Marcos, CA

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- San Marcos spends 17.0% more per student than Davis.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.6% higher in San Marcos than in Davis. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- San Marcos had 9.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Davis
 Davis, CASan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,358$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,207  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,084$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.24  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock187444573
 Students per Counselor523  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.10.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.77.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree9.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.7%1.5%
Reviews for Davis    14 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

We owned a home in Davis for 10 years. There are so many good things about the town. The downtown area has many unique shops and restaurants. The Arboretum walking trail  More

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Amazing city of diverse culture, food and transportation.  More

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Over 14 years ago

Here's my take on the total of 16 years living in Davis, CA for those contemplating a move here. Kids are generally polite and law abiding. They tend to score well  More

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Reviews for San Marcos    5 Reviews

Just an amazing place to live. I have lived in 7 states and almost countless cities. Sam Marcos is one of the best. This is literally the longest place I have lived  More

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Over 15 years ago

Is this area to expensive for the average income retired  More

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Over 18 years ago

Beautiful Mediterranean climate with bright sunshine and ocean breazes. City is just 15 minutes away from the  More

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