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Driggs, ID vs Taos, NM

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- Taos spends 28.8% less per student than Driggs.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 28.5% lower in Taos than in Driggs. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Taos had 5.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Driggs
 Driggs, IDTaos, NMUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,149$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,277  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,370$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.89  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock19014573
 Students per Counselor358  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.53.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.4%1.5%
Reviews for Driggs    2 Reviews

Ive owned a condo in Driggs for three years and i have seen steady, positive growth in the community. I will retire soon and plan on spending much more time there.  More

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Over 12 years ago

After spending a couple of summer months out in Driggs, we decided to take the plunge and we purchased a home in the Teton Valley. I can't say enought nice things about  More

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Reviews for Taos    6 Reviews

I’ve traveled to many places in my lifetime. New Mexico is a favorite. Typically we stay in The Inn of The Governor’s in Santa Fe. (It’s an awesome place.) This  More

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Over 16 years ago

Taos is beautiful with much to offer. However, housing is very expensive. Because much of the town's economy focuses on tourism, there are few jobs available in other  More

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Over 16 years ago

Taos has a diverse culture which has helped create a diverse art market with over 100 galleries and studios. From traditional native arts to contemporary, Taos has it  More

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