2025 Compare Cities Education:
Lompoc, CA vs Los Alamos, NM

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Highlights
- Los Alamos spends 11.6% less per student than Lompoc.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 33.8% lower in Los Alamos than in Lompoc. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Los Alamos had 32.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Lompoc
 Lompoc, CALos Alamos, NMUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,772$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,158  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,126$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.01  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9274573
 Students per Counselor539  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.12.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.12.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock24.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock17.9%1.5%
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 Los Alamos    7 Reviews

I've lived here for 8 years now. Fantastic weather, beautiful scenery and outdoor recreation. Close-knit, welcoming and well-educated community that is safe and provides  More

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Over 7 years ago

This school is not what it once was, and it is far from the best school in Los Alamos. If your child is a student here: 1) expect unresponsive teachers who manage your  More

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November 1, 2010 If you like bright blue skies and bountiful sunshine with spectacular views in every direction (blue skies & sunshine only 90-95% of the time),  More

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