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Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA vs Taos, NM

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- Taos spends 1.0% less per student than Idyllwild-Pine Cove.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 48.3% lower in Taos than in Idyllwild-Pine Cove. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Taos had 5.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Idyllwild-Pine Cove
 Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CATaos, NMUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,149$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,853  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,370$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio23.36  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock19014573
 Students per Counselor526  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.32.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.4%1.5%
Reviews for Idyllwild-Pine Cove    3 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Idyllwild is like my home away from home. I grew up with my family having a place up there. It was an old ski lodge called Paradise Lodge. I spent many holidays up  More

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Over 15 years ago

Idyllwild is like my home away from home. I grew up with my family having a place up there. It was an old ski lodge called Paradise Lodge. I spent many holidays up  More

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One of the most prestine wilderness in S. CA. A quiet and quaint town rich in art culture. It's also close to other popular towns such as San Diego and Palm  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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