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Lexington, SC vs Taos, NM

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- Taos spends 5.6% less per student than Lexington.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.9% lower in Taos than in Lexington. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Taos had 7.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Lexington
 Lexington, SCTaos, NMUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,149$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,923  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,370$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.41  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock19014573
 Students per Counselor341  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.46.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.4%1.5%
Reviews for Lexington    6 Reviews

Over the years Lexington has grown and there are indeed good schools, low cost of living, chain stores & plenty of churches. However, there is a high percentage of  More

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Over 13 years ago

It's a great place to raise a  More

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Over 15 years ago

We moved down here from Pennsylvania almost 5 years ago and have enjoyed every minute. We really miss our friends from up there, but that's about it. Just like  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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