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Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ vs Rio Rancho, NM

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- Rio Rancho spends 10.1% more per student than Pinetop-Lakeside.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 14.5% lower in Rio Rancho than in Pinetop-Lakeside. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Rio Rancho had 2.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Pinetop-Lakeside
 Pinetop-Lakeside, AZRio Rancho, NMUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,881$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,062  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,119$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.74  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9434573
 Students per Counselor510  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock12.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.36.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.3%1.5%
Reviews for Pinetop-Lakeside    3 Reviews

I'm active duty and moved here about 16 months ago for a permanent change of duty station. My family and I were looking for a nice quiet place that was safe and cost of  More

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Over 15 years ago

We had a vacation home in White Mountain summer homes area. The climate in summer is nicer than in the deserts of south AZ. Homes/cabins are a bit expensive,(we sold a  More

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Over 18 years ago

For any interested in moving or visiting this area here are the basics of it. It is a small community that is growing from people trying to escape the city life.  More

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Reviews for Rio Rancho    21 Reviews

I have lived in the area for the past three years with my husband. Although vastly better than Albuquerque, this is not a safe area. We have had overt and petty crime on  More

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The pros: -Fairly good year-round weather. Sunny days outnumber cloudy days, there are days when the temps fall below freezing and the sun will still be shining. It's  More

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Over 5 years ago

Affordable housing, low crime (compared to Albuquerque), awesome weather with all 4 seasons, beautiful environment and some pretty awesome people. I love Rio Rancho,  More

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