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Hobbs, NM vs Los Alamos, NM

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Highlights
- Los Alamos spends 23.9% more per student than Hobbs.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 18.7% lower in Los Alamos than in Hobbs. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Los Alamos had 26.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Hobbs
 Hobbs, NMLos Alamos, NMUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,772$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,736  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,126$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.09  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9274573
 Students per Counselor696  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.11.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.16.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock24.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock17.9%1.5%
Reviews for Hobbs    3 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Hobbs, New Mexico is a growing city on the eastern edge of the New Mexico- texas border. The people are friendly and hard working. The school system is in the top tier  More

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Over 15 years ago

Hobbs is the worst place in the U.S. to live. People that live here are snobs and they aren't helpful at all. Forget about getting a job here. If they don't like you,  More

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Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Extremely low cost of living and housing for region 2. Affordable place to live 3. Nice physical setting and climate Cons: 1. Very high crime rate 2.  More

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Reviews for Los Alamos    7 Reviews

I've lived here for 8 years now. Fantastic weather, beautiful scenery and outdoor recreation. Close-knit, welcoming and well-educated community that is safe and provides  More

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Over 7 years ago

This school is not what it once was, and it is far from the best school in Los Alamos. If your child is a student here: 1) expect unresponsive teachers who manage your  More

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November 1, 2010 If you like bright blue skies and bountiful sunshine with spectacular views in every direction (blue skies & sunshine only 90-95% of the time),  More

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