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New River, AZ vs Las Vegas, NV

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Highlights
- Las Vegas spends 8.4% more per student than New River.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 20.2% higher in Las Vegas than in New River. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Las Vegas had 10.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to New River
 New River, AZLas Vegas, NVUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,456$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,653  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,642$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.24  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7284573
 Students per Counselor718  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock85.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.34.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.9%1.5%
Reviews for New River    3 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Air quality should be the most important part of where you decide to live. New River is smog  More

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As New River resident and Realtor® for 14 years there are many reasons why I love calling New River home: the fresh air, the mountain views, the wildlife, the starry  More

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Over 13 years ago

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Reviews for Las Vegas    346 Reviews

Shows the worst of American behavior and values. Right up there with New Orleans. But there is a bright side. Liberals flock there. Please  More

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I went to Vegas to visit, and didn’t want to leave. Vegas had something for everyone, from the down and out, to the well to do, and everybody gets alone, because nobody  More

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Everything is available here from filipino cuisines to japanese shops to Winco's to themed cafes. However, the city is a little high in crime. Any side of the east side  More

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