2025 Compare Cities Education:
Mariposa, CA vs Payson, AZ

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Highlights
- Payson spends 23.3% less per student than Mariposa.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.8% lower in Payson than in Mariposa. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Payson had 0.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Mariposa
 Mariposa, CAPayson, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,891$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,706  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,591$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.51  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock22074573
 Students per Counselor266  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.34.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.3%1.5%
Reviews for Mariposa    1 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

We've recently moved to Mariposa and are overwhelmed with all the beauty here. The Oaks and wildflowers are amazing. Our visits to Yosemite have been spectacular. The  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 6 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 6 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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