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Roan Mountain, TN vs San Marcos, CA

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Highlights
- San Marcos spends 56.1% more per student than Roan Mountain.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 61.2% higher in San Marcos than in Roan Mountain. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- San Marcos had 8.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Roan Mountain
 Roan Mountain, TNSan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,358$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,024  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,084$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.05  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock187444573
 Students per Counselor517  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.12.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.21.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree6.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.7%1.5%
Reviews for Roan Mountain    1 Reviews

We really enjoyed Roan Mountain. The picnic area amongst the rhododendron gardens is a sight to behold in mid June. We also walked the bit of the Cloudland trail around  More

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Reviews for San Marcos    5 Reviews

Just an amazing place to live. I have lived in 7 states and almost countless cities. Sam Marcos is one of the best. This is literally the longest place I have lived  More

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Over 16 years ago

Is this area to expensive for the average income retired  More

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Over 19 years ago

Beautiful Mediterranean climate with bright sunshine and ocean breazes. City is just 15 minutes away from the  More

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