Home / Select Cities  /  2024 Comparing Rio Rancho, NM vs. Oak Ridge, TN

2024 Compare Cities Education:
Rio Rancho, NM vs Oak Ridge, TN

Change Cities
Highlights
- Oak Ridge spends 11.4% less per student than Rio Rancho.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.0% lower in Oak Ridge than in Rio Rancho. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Oak Ridge had 1.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Rio Rancho

Education
 Rio Rancho, NMOak Ridge, TNUnited States
 Expend. per Student$13,881$12,296$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,727$11,054$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$6,119$6,469$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.1613.7916.23
 Students per Librarian9436044573
 Students per Counselor705554530
 Grade School Educ.1.6%2.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.1%5.0%6.3%
 High School Educ.94.3%92.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.6%22.3%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.12.5%8.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.4%38.2%33.7%
 Masters Grad.9.1%10.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.5%2.5%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.3%5.8%1.5%

View More Data >

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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

Over 4 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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Rio Rancho

Reviews for Oak Ridge    8 Reviews

Overall it's on the positive side. It's pretty boring but it can feel like a real home at times. It could stand to be a hair closer to Western Knoxville.. Melton lake  More

   |    Reply

Over 4 years ago

Oak Ridge is located in beautiful East TN, has excellent public schools, is very safe for families, and is only 15-30 min away from Knoxville.  More

   |    Reply

Marginal, at best. Lack of social and business skills to perform anything but menial tasks. No clue about customer service, business etiquette or basic business  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Oak Ridge

 Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
COMPARE COST OF LIVING
Compare Rio Rancho, New Mexico Cost of Living vs Oak Ridge, Tennessee Cost of Living: Taxes, Childcare, Groceries, Health...
Compare Now


ZIPS IN RIO RANCHO, NEW MEXICO
87124 87144
ZIPS IN OAK RIDGE, TENNESSEE
37830

PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION

Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.

Try Now