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Los Alamos, NM vs Cheyenne, WY

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Highlights
- Cheyenne spends 25.6% more per student than Los Alamos.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.4% lower in Cheyenne than in Los Alamos. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Cheyenne had 3.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Los Alamos
 Los Alamos, NMCheyenne, WYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,561$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,511  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,297$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.9  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock2194573
 Students per Counselor412  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock12.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.69.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%1.5%
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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Reviews for Cheyenne    59 Reviews

The center of Cheyenne retains the character of America with traditional western values. Easy and we'll maintained walking to parks and downtown restaurants/bars/shops  More

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My husband, dogs, and I have lived in Cheyenne for almost two years. The pros: Cheyenne is a really nice place, especially if you have kids or dogs. The weather  More

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Over 5 years ago

I've lived in Cheyenne for almost 52 years. Most things here are just right. Housing, on the other hand, is ridiculously high. Thereb isn't any decent public housing to  More

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