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Florence, AZ vs Flagstaff, AZ

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Highlights
- Flagstaff spends 20.6% more per student than Florence.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 15.7% lower in Flagstaff than in Florence. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Flagstaff had 28.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Florence
 Florence, AZFlagstaff, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,118$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,414  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,493$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio19.38  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8084573
 Students per Counselor730  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.17.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.13.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock13.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock4.1%1.5%
Reviews for Florence    5 Reviews

Ian · 
Over 5 years ago

I lived here for two years. The houses are nice, I liked the weather although it is pretty intense in the summer. But I can honestly say it was the worst move we made  More

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Yes, it's hot. Days begin breaking the 100° mark in March. But don't let the number scare you: It's a dry heat, which means that while the intensity is there, it's  More

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Get the flock out of the fast lane, come to Florence, AZ. Centrally located, Top notch amenities for winter visitors. Affordable. Google search Florence, Arizona  More

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Reviews for Flagstaff    50 Reviews

Amber · 

Flagstaff is absolutely the perfect place to call home. Especially for families. 4 perfectly balanced seasons. None too extreme and all beautiful. Ridiculously safe!  More

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Leah · 

I've lived here for one year and have to move because the cost to rent here is astronomical. I've been paying $2550/month and now for a comparable home it is $2900 and  More

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Every place depends on what you are looking for. So I will say a bit about me so you can assess where the review is coming from. I am a professional, single, female  More

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