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Hot Springs, SD vs Taos, NM

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Highlights
- Taos spends 29.8% more per student than Hot Springs.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.6% lower in Taos than in Hot Springs. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Taos had 5.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Hot Springs
 Hot Springs, SDTaos, NMUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,149$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,704  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,370$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.15  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock19014573
 Students per Counselor628  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.20.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.4%1.5%
Reviews for Hot Springs    3 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

We are South Dakota natives and we moved to Hot Springs in 2023 after retiring. This move was predicated on a long-time knowledge of the city and many visits here going  More

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Over 11 years ago

Hot Springs, South Dakota has everything a retired person could want. I moved here (from Connecticut) ten years ago and I've never been happier. We have a beautiful  More

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This is a small town, suitable for those who like the Black Hills and want someplace quieter than Rapid City (and a little warmer -- it's located in a kind of climatic  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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