2024 Compare Cities Education:
Jemez Springs, NM vs Ruidoso, NM

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Highlights
- Ruidoso spends 6.6% more per student than Jemez Springs.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.3% lower in Ruidoso than in Jemez Springs. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ruidoso had 8.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Jemez Springs
 Jemez Springs, NMRuidoso, NMUnited States
 Expend. per Student$13,881$14,803$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,727$12,715$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$6,119$7,018$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.1614.8116.23
 Students per Librarian9437584573
 Students per Counselor705351530
 Grade School Educ.0.6%4.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.7%6.2%6.3%
 High School Educ.97.7%89.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.2%26.3%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.9.3%12.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.45.8%28.9%33.7%
 Masters Grad.19.5%7.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.1%2.2%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.5%0.4%1.5%
Reviews for Jemez Springs    2 Reviews

My husband and I have lived in Jemez Springs, NM for approximately 32 years. The mountains, rivers, and other scenic areas are incredible. The people are always willing  More

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The crime rate in Jemez Springs is WAY distored ... there are VERY FEW violent crimes there ... MAYBE once a year someone tries to hide there from the police from  More

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Reviews for Ruidoso    12 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Best place in NM to live , unless you like crowds, traffic, crime, and concrete. Plenty of jobs and min wage is now close to $12/hr. Housing is a little pricey but  More

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Over 2 years ago

I love Ruidoso, or "noisy river". I have always visited but now i live here. Was my first choice if I ever moved. I am so glad I left El Paso, was getting way to big  More

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I’ve lived in this town for nine years and loved it. The weather is by far the best thing about this town. Just don’t be a “rude Texan,“ and you will be fine. Try not to  More

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