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Los Alamos, NM vs Alamogordo, NM

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Highlights
- Alamogordo spends 14.0% less per student than Los Alamos.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 20.6% higher in Alamogordo than in Los Alamos. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Alamogordo had 7.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Los Alamos

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 Los Alamos, NMAlamogordo, NMUnited States
 Expend. per Student$14,772$12,698$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,511$10,964$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$7,126$6,050$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.916.7616.23
 Students per Librarian9275234573
 Students per Counselor412835530
 Grade School Educ.1.1%3.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.3%6.0%6.3%
 High School Educ.97.6%90.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.2%27.6%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.6.2%10.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.69.0%22.7%33.7%
 Masters Grad.24.3%6.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.2%1.0%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree17.9%0.6%1.5%

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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 6 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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Reviews for Alamogordo    14 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I am originally from Alamogordo, and moved away about 9 years ago. We are now seriously considering on moving back to this little small town. After being away in a  More

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Over 10 years ago

The school system in Alamogordo NM is terrible. The high school here has the highest GRADS program in the state which is teen moms dual enrolled. They do no offer  More

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Over 12 years ago

I've lived in Alamogordo for two years now after living in Tacoma, Washington (too much rain, too much crime) for 20 years. Generally, it's a nice little conservative  More

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