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Los Alamos, NM vs Jackson, TN

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Highlights
- Jackson spends 28.6% less per student than Los Alamos.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.0% higher in Jackson than in Los Alamos. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Jackson had 9.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Los Alamos
 Los Alamos, NMJackson, TNUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,550$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,511  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,549$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.9  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6514573
 Students per Counselor412  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.69.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.7%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 Jackson    11 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Let me tell you. Jackson Tennessee has become a literal hell hole. This is where America sends it's dreams to die. The city is riddled with crime and it's a small city  More

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We moved to Jackson in 2015 and have enjoyed getting to know this great community. We are pleased with the hospitality of the residents here. We have 4 Colleges and  More

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Over 10 years ago

West TN is hot and humid during the months of May, June, July, August, and  More

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