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Marathon, TX vs Clovis, NM

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Highlights
- Clovis spends 35.9% less per student than Marathon.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 60.0% higher in Clovis than in Marathon. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Clovis had 6.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Marathon
 Marathon, TXClovis, NMUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,183$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,630  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,966$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.08  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9534573
 Students per Counselor368  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock79.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.10.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.5%1.5%
Reviews for Marathon    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

First comment on here. For a "town" or whatever this place is that's supposed to be the "Gateway to Big Bend National Park" there is absolutely nothing here. We're  More

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Reviews for Clovis    18 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I’ve lived here for almost 2 years now. This is by far the worst place I’ve ever lived. Nothing to do. ONE OB/GYN for the whole town. My skin & hair have never been so  More

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Clovis isn't going to win any beauty pageants, and driving along the highways you will see many old ugly buildings, and you will be driving through the poorest areas. If  More

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Literally the worst place I have EVER lived. Not only is there almost nothing to do, going out anywhere to do anything.. like grocery shopping, is just awful. I have  More

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