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Highland, CA vs Taos, NM

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Highlights
- Taos spends 3.2% more per student than Highland.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 46.9% lower in Taos than in Highland. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Taos had 12.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Highland
 Highland, CATaos, NMUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,149$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,060  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,370$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio22.74  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock19014573
 Students per Counselor531  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.13.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.21.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.4%1.5%
Reviews for Highland    4 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I've lived in Highland for about 14 years. The East Highland area, where I live, is awesome. Great weather and very nice area with affordable and nice planned  More

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Over 13 years ago

Highland is a bedroom comunity to the LA, Orange County area to the west. We are part of the Redlands School dist. and have two Jr. Colleges near by with Cal State San  More

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Over 13 years ago

Is there alot of crime in Highland? What part of the city is  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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