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Forks, WA vs Taos, NM

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- Taos spends 5.8% more per student than Forks.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 21.6% lower in Taos than in Forks. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Taos had 4.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Forks
 Forks, WATaos, NMUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,149$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,877  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,370$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.4  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock19014573
 Students per Counselor439  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.11.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.27.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.14.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.4%1.5%
Reviews for Forks    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

I believe that the rain in Forks, Wa all the time is PERFECT!!! I absolutely love the rain, it makes me hyper and energetic, and it's GREAT!!! Everyone should love  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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