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Salinas, CA vs Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ

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- Pinetop-Lakeside spends 18.0% less per student than Salinas.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 18.4% lower in Pinetop-Lakeside than in Salinas. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Pinetop-Lakeside had 46.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Salinas
 Salinas, CAPinetop-Lakeside, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,613$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,156  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,479$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.73  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock13344573
 Students per Counselor526  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.11.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock12.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.15.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock17.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for Salinas    15 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Sacred Heart School is a fine Catholic school in the heart of Salinas, Ca. Victoria Torcolini was principal of this PK-8 school from 2006-2009. Under her leadership, SHS  More

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Over 14 years ago

I Was born and raise in salinas. In 2006 my family moved to the central valley. I moved back to salinas in 2011. I moved back Because I got a better job in Carmel. I  More

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Salinas, California has some of the best weather in Central California. I love looking out at the mountain ranges that line the Salinas River Valley. It's a shame that  More

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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 16 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 19 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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