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Payson, AZ vs San Marcos, TX

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Highlights
- San Marcos spends 8.9% more per student than Payson.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 19.1% lower in San Marcos than in Payson. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- San Marcos had 2.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Payson
 Payson, AZSan Marcos, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,040$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,337  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,953$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.99  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7124573
 Students per Counselor787  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.31.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.24.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.3%1.5%
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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Reviews for San Marcos    6 Reviews

An area with so much potential and existing natural beauty.Sadly bad urban planning is clearly obvious.Looks like fun for tens of thousands of students.However for the  More

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Over 16 years ago

San Marcos has the most beautiful people and places that I have ever seen throughout my travels. I love this city so much that I decided to settle down here and start a  More

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Over 17 years ago

I spent several summers and a couple winters in San Marcos during my formidable years and really have to tell those interested about what a nice town it is. The best  More

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