2026 Compare Cities Education:
Lockhart, TX vs Taos, NM

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Highlights
- Taos spends 33.1% more per student than Lockhart.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 17.9% lower in Taos than in Lockhart. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Taos had 3.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Lockhart
 Lockhart, TXTaos, NMUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,149$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,451  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,370$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.71  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock19014573
 Students per Counselor391  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.12.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.17.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.4%1.5%
Reviews for Lockhart    2 Reviews

Lockhart's cost of living is better than Austin in several ways. While Austin is only a short 30 minute drive and the traffic there is unbearable, Lockhart has typical  More

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Over 17 years ago

a nice little town, we moved here from calif and we love it. my husband works in austin its a very easy commute on the toll way. its a pretty historic town with lots of  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 17 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 17 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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