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Farmington, NM vs Reno, NV

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Highlights
- Reno spends 9.4% more per student than Farmington.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.7% higher in Reno than in Farmington. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Reno had 2.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Farmington
 Farmington, NMReno, NVUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,626$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,950  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,562$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.13  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4914573
 Students per Counselor431  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.27.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.19.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.3%1.5%
Reviews for Farmington    24 Reviews

The worst place I have ever lived. It is dirty, crime ridden, uneducated and good luck getting good medical care. San Juan anything sucks. Unfriendly, ugly, dusty,  More

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Over 8 years ago

No social life, limited resources, dirty roads with potholes, unclean people, litter, no recreational resources of any value. Employment opportunities don't exist, lack  More

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World class fly fishing (San Juan shuffle!), nearby colorado skiing, and perhaps one of the best climates in the continental US (average western summer with mild winter,  More

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Reviews for Reno    91 Reviews

K · Reno, NV

Pros: Absolutely beautiful. Lots to do outdoors. Lots of community events, live music, performing arts entertainment, street festivals, etc. Many areas are very  More

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Over 6 years ago

Yeah I moved here from the Midwest and wouldn’t ever go back. The weather, outdoor activities, closeness to national parks and the coast of California and Oregon are  More

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I was born and raised in San Jose, CA. Not when it was "silicon valley". I had to basically flee after my son was born, 20 years ago because I was drowning financially.  More

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