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Los Alamos, NM vs Walla Walla, WA

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- Walla Walla spends 17.5% more per student than Los Alamos.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 17.3% higher in Walla Walla than in Los Alamos. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Walla Walla had 10.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Los Alamos
 Los Alamos, NMWalla Walla, WAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,359$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,511  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,274$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.9  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock34364573
 Students per Counselor412  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock12.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.69.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.2%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 Walla Walla    10 Reviews

The saying is Walla Walla-the town so nice they named it twice!! Thats about it. Oh and if there's anything you learn about living here, and leave. Much like a  More

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While I was born and raised here, I have subsequently lived in the Portland and Seattle areas. We chose to retire in Walla Walla as the cost of living is far more  More

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Over 6 years ago

Extreme gentrification in progress. Best place for white people who are retired, or professional families living on one income, or those in the wine industry. This is a  More

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