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Orlando, FL vs Los Alamos, NM

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Highlights
- Los Alamos spends 16.3% more per student than Orlando.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 19.6% lower in Los Alamos than in Orlando. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Los Alamos had 6.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Orlando
 Orlando, FLLos Alamos, NMUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,772$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,437  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,126$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.28  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9274573
 Students per Counselor508  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.40.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock24.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock17.9%1.5%
Reviews for Orlando    237 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I made the decision to move to Orlando when I was 20. My father was a contractor so by then I'd lived in many different states & countries so I have a unique  More

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I have lived and worked in the Orlando area for more than 10 years. I really wish I could give Orlando two ratings because half the year it is wonderful and other half  More

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Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Orlando for 6 years. The environment, living costs, and housing costs are good. There are many fun places around Orlando. It's a good place to live in  More

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Reviews for Los Alamos    7 Reviews

I've lived here for 8 years now. Fantastic weather, beautiful scenery and outdoor recreation. Close-knit, welcoming and well-educated community that is safe and provides  More

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Over 8 years ago

This school is not what it once was, and it is far from the best school in Los Alamos. If your child is a student here: 1) expect unresponsive teachers who manage your  More

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November 1, 2010 If you like bright blue skies and bountiful sunshine with spectacular views in every direction (blue skies & sunshine only 90-95% of the time),  More

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