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Laguna Hills, CA vs Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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- Rancho Santa Margarita spends 0.0% less per student than Laguna Hills.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.0% lower in Rancho Santa Margarita than in Laguna Hills. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Rancho Santa Margarita had 1.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Laguna Hills
 Laguna Hills, CARancho Santa Margarita, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,277$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,911  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,037$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio23.21  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock163834573
 Students per Counselor595  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.50.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.9%1.5%
Reviews for Laguna Hills    6 Reviews

We have lived in Orange County since the 70’s and moved to Laguna Hills in 1999. Since then our 1800 square foot house purchased for $300K has appreciated to over $700K.  More

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We have lived in Orange County since the 70’s and moved to Laguna Hills in 1999. Since then our 1800 square foot house purchased for $300K has appreciated to over $700K.  More

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I have been a resident of Laguna Hills since 1994. When I moved here it was actually less expensive than the Long Beach area where I was living. Now it is more expensive  More

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Reviews for Rancho Santa Margarita    13 Reviews

This page provides little information on RSM. I see they keep describing the area as "outside of Los Angeles." Culturally, it is so far from Los Angeles (I lived in LA,  More

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Over 10 years ago

The weather here is amazing. We get a few hot days in the summer but it cools down in the evening. I love being able to sleep with the windows  More

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This is the best place to live in South Orange County with mild temperatures, low crime, great schools and family orientated. RSM is a city that sits in a pocket backing  More

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