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Madison, WI vs Payson, AZ

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Highlights
- Payson spends 26.9% less per student than Madison.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 36.3% higher in Payson than in Madison. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Payson had 3.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Madison

Education
 Madison, WIPayson, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student$17,641$12,891$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,473$11,337$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$7,988$5,591$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.217.9916.23
 Students per Librarian43422074573
 Students per Counselor415787530
 Grade School Educ.2.0%1.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.4%5.8%6.3%
 High School Educ.95.6%92.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.15.4%31.5%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.7.5%10.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.58.5%24.4%33.7%
 Masters Grad.15.9%7.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.2%1.8%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree5.9%1.3%1.5%

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Reviews for Madison    78 Reviews

Unfortunately, a number of these reviews are politically based. Madison remains the only shining star in Wisconsin’s economy. The economy is broadly based, with  More

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Have been living in Madison for almost 3 years. It’s very safe, ppl generally friendly and for a town of its size it has fair number of good restaurants and interesting  More

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Lacks balance and zero accountability.   More

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Reviews for Payson    15 Reviews

We have lived in Payson for over 5 years and love it. It has two large grocery stores, a Walmart, Home Depot, a dozen thrift/ treasure shops, more local shops than we  More

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Over 5 years ago

Payson is a wonderful town especially for retired people and people that want a slower pace... Lots of outdoor activities  More

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Over 5 years ago

I've lived in Payson for 25 years, thank god I worked out of town. There is a saying GO TO PAYSON ON VACATION GO HOME ON PROBATION TURN IN THREE YOU GO  More

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ZIPS IN MADISON, WISCONSIN
53711, 53704, 53719, 53703, 53705, 53713, 53716, 53714, 53715, 53718, 13 total
ZIPS IN PAYSON, ARIZONA
85541

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