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Lompoc, CA vs Atascadero, CA

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Highlights
- Atascadero spends 4.8% less per student than Lompoc.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.7% lower in Atascadero than in Lompoc. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Atascadero had 29.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Lompoc

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 Lompoc, CAAtascadero, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student$16,705$15,908$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,158$12,063$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$7,862$7,298$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.0120.8716.23
 Students per Librarian12387162444573
 Students per Counselor539491530
 Grade School Educ.14.2%1.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.12.2%3.5%6.3%
 High School Educ.73.6%95.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.0%30.5%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.9.6%11.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.12.2%30.0%33.7%
 Masters Grad.2.4%7.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.5%2.2%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree0.6%0.9%1.5%

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Reviews for Lompoc    27 Reviews

I grew up as a child in Lompoc in the 1960's. It was small town of about 18k with crime and shootings virtually unheard of. Dad sold his home on Third Street in 1995  More

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I lived in this town for 7 years. It's a horrible trap! Over 1/3 of the town is on probation, Close to half of the town addicted to Meth, Heroin of Crack Cocaine (yes  More

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Moved here from Philly two years ago and have no regrets. You do not need air conditioning, the weather very rarely is warmer than 75 degrees. You can easily find a nice  More

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Reviews for Atascadero    8 Reviews

Moved up here 20 years ago from coastal Southern California and we love it. Home prices are high, and wages do not keep pace, but that’s a problem for all of California.  More

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Over 8 years ago

Have lived on the Central Coast of California for many years, and the area is wonderful with a moderate Med climate and laid back lifestyle. Unfortunately as I near  More

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We moved to Atascadero in 2006 and at that time it was nice, low crime rate. Lots of places to eat and go out. BUT today 2015 is a lot different. The homeless have  More

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ZIPS IN LOMPOC, CALIFORNIA
93436
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93422

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