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Orofino, ID vs Payson, AZ

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Highlights
- Payson spends 4.2% less per student than Orofino.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 33.9% higher in Payson than in Orofino. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Payson had 0.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Orofino
 Orofino, IDPayson, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,891$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,963  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,591$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.44  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock22074573
 Students per Counselor971  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.34.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.14.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.3%1.5%
Reviews for Orofino    1 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

Though I don't remember much about living in Orofino, I do remember that it had this neat small-town feeling. No wonder, as it is a small town. I enjoyed being able to  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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