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Fountain Hills, AZ vs San Marcos, CA

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- San Marcos spends 54.8% more per student than Fountain Hills.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 24.2% higher in San Marcos than in Fountain Hills. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- San Marcos had 10.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Fountain Hills
 Fountain Hills, AZSan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,358$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,653  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,084$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.24  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock187444573
 Students per Counselor718  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.50.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.7%1.5%
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Reviews for Fountain Hills    10 Reviews
Mark · Garden City, ID
Straight Scoop
Over 6 years ago

We live in Boise but are seriously considering a move to Fountain Hills. We have visited FH and it's beautiful...but we are not sure we can do the Summers! In Boise  More

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Steven · Fountain Hills, AZ
best kept secret
Over 8 years ago

We have lived in many cities in the US we moved here 10 yrs ago raised 2 boys and I would not give it up for any other place. move here raise a family and retire  More

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suzanne · Fountain Hills, AZ
Fountain Hills, AZ
Over 12 years ago

Beautiful homes with mountaineous  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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