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La Junta, CO vs Claremont, CA

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- Claremont spends 13.5% more per student than La Junta.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 72.3% higher in Claremont than in La Junta. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Claremont had 9.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to La Junta
 La Junta, COClaremont, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,429$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,341  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,492$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.69  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock65654573
 Students per Counselor215  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.18.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock17.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock7.2%1.5%
Reviews for La Junta    4 Reviews

I've lived in La Junta CO for about 12 years and to be honest with you I have lived in a lot of palaces but by far this town is the worst! La Junta CO has nothing to  More

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Over 6 years ago

I've lived here a lil' over 2 years. The people are very friendly, and the cost of living is low. However, the choices for a lot of things are very minimal. Only 2  More

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Over 15 years ago

I'm amazed every day at the friendliness and cheerfulness of the people in La Junta, Colorado. This town offers the kind of old-fashioned atmosphere captured by Norman  More

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Reviews for Claremont    7 Reviews

Moved to Claremont 4 years ago when I was 46. Love the beauty of the small town (judging by SoCal standards, not beautiful and green the way other states are….there is a  More

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A wonderful college City with a vibrant, fun downtown area. I have lived here for 5 years and it is the best place I ever lived. Close to beach, mountains and desert.  More

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Over 9 years ago

I general the quality of life is really good in Claremont. It is a college town with 4 or 5 graduate schools. It is very small town oriented with a lot of local events.  More

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