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Payson, AZ vs Tombstone, AZ

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Highlights
- Tombstone spends 16.3% less per student than Payson.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.0% higher in Tombstone than in Payson. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Tombstone had 1.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Payson
 Payson, AZTombstone, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,785$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,337  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$4,892$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.99  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock31414573
 Students per Counselor787  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.31.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.24.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.0%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 Tombstone    3 Reviews

We have recently moved here from Rural Colorado and we love it here for several reasons 1- Climate, not to hot at over 4000ft and not to cold so far South. 2-A  More

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Over 11 years ago

Tombstone is a strongly republican city. Conservatism, a strong constitution, small government, and a strong military are the rule of the day. Not wise to talk  More

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Over 16 years ago

You will need a well running car or truck to live here. There is no public transportation as this is a rural  More

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