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Ruidoso, NM vs Los Alamos, NM

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Highlights
- Los Alamos spends 0.2% less per student than Ruidoso.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.1% lower in Los Alamos than in Ruidoso. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Los Alamos had 9.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Ruidoso
 Ruidoso, NMLos Alamos, NMUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,772$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,715  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,126$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.81  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9274573
 Students per Counselor351  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.28.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock24.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock17.9%1.5%
Reviews for Ruidoso    12 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Best place in NM to live , unless you like crowds, traffic, crime, and concrete. Plenty of jobs and min wage is now close to $12/hr. Housing is a little pricey but  More

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Over 3 years ago

I love Ruidoso, or "noisy river". I have always visited but now i live here. Was my first choice if I ever moved. I am so glad I left El Paso, was getting way to big  More

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I’ve lived in this town for nine years and loved it. The weather is by far the best thing about this town. Just don’t be a “rude Texan,“ and you will be fine. Try not to  More

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Reviews for Los Alamos    7 Reviews

I've lived here for 8 years now. Fantastic weather, beautiful scenery and outdoor recreation. Close-knit, welcoming and well-educated community that is safe and provides  More

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Over 7 years ago

This school is not what it once was, and it is far from the best school in Los Alamos. If your child is a student here: 1) expect unresponsive teachers who manage your  More

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November 1, 2010 If you like bright blue skies and bountiful sunshine with spectacular views in every direction (blue skies & sunshine only 90-95% of the time),  More

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