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North Las Vegas, NV vs Taos, NM

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- Taos spends 32.2% more per student than North Las Vegas.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 44.9% lower in Taos than in North Las Vegas. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Taos had 6.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to North Las Vegas
 North Las Vegas, NVTaos, NMUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,149$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,498  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,370$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.93  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock19014573
 Students per Counselor450  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.17.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.4%1.5%
Reviews for North Las Vegas    9 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

I got stationed at Nellis AFB in North Las Vegas about a year ago, and I have to say that I'm not a fan of this area. So many areas are run down around here and the  More

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North Las Vegas borders Las Vegas and West Las Vegas. Because of this, oftentimes many crimes are attributed to North Las Vegas but actually occur in either West Las  More

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Over 15 years ago

The most positive thing about this area is the climate. I find it to be enjoyable most of the time with a great deal of sun to keep you in a positive mood. There are  More

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Reviews for Taos    6 Reviews

I’ve traveled to many places in my lifetime. New Mexico is a favorite. Typically we stay in The Inn of The Governor’s in Santa Fe. (It’s an awesome place.) This  More

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Over 16 years ago

Taos is beautiful with much to offer. However, housing is very expensive. Because much of the town's economy focuses on tourism, there are few jobs available in other  More

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Over 16 years ago

Taos has a diverse culture which has helped create a diverse art market with over 100 galleries and studios. From traditional native arts to contemporary, Taos has it  More

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