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New Port Richey, FL vs Las Cruces, NM

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- Las Cruces spends 16.8% more per student than New Port Richey.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 12.6% lower in Las Cruces than in New Port Richey. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Las Cruces had 1.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to New Port Richey
 New Port Richey, FLLas Cruces, NMUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,307$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,896  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,484$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.22  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock19124573
 Students per Counselor443  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.15.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.0%1.5%
Reviews for New Port Richey    21 Reviews

I lived in a neighboring area for years. NPR is known for being the dumpy area. Very dirty in most places, lots of violent crimes, and of course it’s cheaper than  More

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Over 8 years ago

This is a very friendly, safe community. The people are nice. Sims Park is growing every year. The Police are Friendly,and keep us safe. It is pet friendly  More

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Over 9 years ago

I've lived here for quite some time now. The weather is beautiful. They have a nice aquatic center but you must live within the city limits for it to be affordable. I  More

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Reviews for Las Cruces    50 Reviews

I've lived in Las Cruces for six months now. Before moving here I was in Albuquerque (3 hrs north) for four years and before that I lived in Northern Utah most of my  More

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Over 2 years ago

Las Cruces is a hidden gem! Homes are still affordable, you're not far from bigger city entertainment/transportation, and the scenery in beautiful. It's not all dry  More

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Over 4 years ago

It depends on what you are looking for; for me Las Cruces is and ideal place. I am retired and the kind of places I seek to live in have changed over the years. I have  More

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