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Dolores, CO vs Rio Rancho, NM

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- Rio Rancho spends 3.6% more per student than Dolores.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.6% lower in Rio Rancho than in Dolores. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Rio Rancho had 0.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Dolores
 Dolores, CORio Rancho, NMUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,881$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,082  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,119$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.56  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9434573
 Students per Counselor206  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.14.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock12.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.24.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.3%1.5%
Reviews for Dolores    3 Reviews

Hi, I am looking for feedback about the climate here, what is the normal for humidity levels year round, is Dolores a very sunny town? Also, does it snow a lot if so  More

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I've lived here 3 years not and I can't decide if I like it or not. It is by far the most beautiful place I've ever seen, but I'm from a large city and when I can't get  More

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Dolores is a very small town of less than 900 residents, and we live on the fringes of it. If you love privacy, beautiful surroundings, and can deal with the plow bills  More

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Reviews for Rio Rancho    21 Reviews

I have lived in the area for the past three years with my husband. Although vastly better than Albuquerque, this is not a safe area. We have had overt and petty crime on  More

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The pros: -Fairly good year-round weather. Sunny days outnumber cloudy days, there are days when the temps fall below freezing and the sun will still be shining. It's  More

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Over 5 years ago

Affordable housing, low crime (compared to Albuquerque), awesome weather with all 4 seasons, beautiful environment and some pretty awesome people. I love Rio Rancho,  More

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