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Hot Springs Village, AR vs Cottonwood, AZ

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Highlights
- Cottonwood spends 29.0% less per student than Hot Springs Village.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 31.6% higher in Cottonwood than in Hot Springs Village. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Cottonwood had 7.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Hot Springs Village
 Hot Springs Village, ARCottonwood, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,873$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,926  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$4,986$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.09  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock33674573
 Students per Counselor335  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.27.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.38.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.5%1.5%
Reviews for Hot Springs Village    16 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

We’ve been coming here for nearly 30 years. Bought a house on Lake Balboa 3 years ago and love the neighbors, golf, restaurants and location. Many lakes in this gated  More

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I have moved into Hot Springs Village less than 2 months ago. Within that 2 month time period I have had the POA compliance authorities come to tell me I was out of  More

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1. Cost of living is lower than most other states, especially property taxes. 2. Icy and snowy weather is infrequent. 3. Hurricane evacuations are not an issue you  More

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Reviews for Cottonwood    10 Reviews

As a 6th generation AZ Native, someone who had the misfortune of growing up in Phoenix, and who has lived all over the VV and Flagstaff, I think Cottonwood is great  More

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Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Cottonwood since 2002. When I first moved here, this place was wonderful. Quiet, friendly and affordable. The weather was good with plenty of sunshine  More

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Actually Cottonwood is a great place because of the great LGBTQ community. Without this aspect Cottonwood wouldn't be anything really, except a Wal-mart. The LGBTQ  More

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