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Los Alamos, NM vs Gainesville, FL

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Highlights
- Gainesville spends 21.7% less per student than Los Alamos.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 30.9% higher in Gainesville than in Los Alamos. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Gainesville had 4.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Los Alamos
 Los Alamos, NMGainesville, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,572$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,511  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,555$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.9  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4044573
 Students per Counselor412  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.69.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock14.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock5.3%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 8 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 Gainesville    60 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I've lived here most of my life. It's changed a lot, and a lot of the locals don't like it. Because it's home to one of the largest universities in the country, we see a  More

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Lovely diverse city! People is nice and there is always something to do. Outdoors activities are awesome! The springs are beautiful and there are plenty of hiking  More

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Gainesville has the highest taxes and electrical rates in the state. The city is run by a bunch of liberals who have no idea what they are doing. Crime and homelessness  More

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