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Dumfries, VA vs San Marcos, CA

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- San Marcos spends 14.1% more per student than Dumfries.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 41.6% higher in San Marcos than in Dumfries. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- San Marcos had 14.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Dumfries
 Dumfries, VASan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,358$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,956  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,084$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock187444573
 Students per Counselor293  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.15.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.23.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.7%1.5%
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Reviews for Dumfries    14 Reviews
ian · Dumfries, VA
Cost of Living
Over 16 years ago

Very  More

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Sheila · Dumfries, VA
Climate
Over 16 years ago

Virginia has a mild temperate climate with a nice mix of seasons. The leaves are beautiful in the fall and the flowers are plentiful in the  More

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Bill · Dumfries, VA
Suburban DC
Over 17 years ago

Excelent suburban place to live 25 miles from Washington DC. 4 national parks within a few miles of 22025. Except for notorious traffic situation can be in downtown DC  More

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Reviews for San Marcos    5 Reviews
Kevin · San Marcos, CA
Best place I have ever lived.
Over 7 years ago

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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Norman · Vail, AZ
retiree location ?
Over 15 years ago

Is this area to expensive for the average income retired  More

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Greg · South Pasadena, CA
San Marcos Weather
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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