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Dripping Springs, TX vs San Marcos, CA

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- San Marcos spends 16.5% more per student than Dripping Springs.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 55.7% higher in San Marcos than in Dripping Springs. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- San Marcos had 6.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Dripping Springs
 Dripping Springs, TXSan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,358$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,966  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,084$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.55  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock187444573
 Students per Counselor424  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.53.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.7%1.5%
Reviews for Dripping Springs    5 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

Priced out of Austin and moved to Dripping  More

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Right now we have the best principal, Mrs. Tricia Hassell at our school! She is the most positive, upbeat and loving principal our school has ever had! She has made such  More

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The principal of Dripping Springs Elementary School, Mrs. Hassell, is an amazing person and educator. She always makes her decisions based on what is best for kids and  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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