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San Marcos, CA vs Clayton, CA

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- Clayton spends 7.1% less per student than San Marcos.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 1.9% lower in Clayton than in San Marcos. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Clayton had 12.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to San Marcos
 San Marcos, CAClayton, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,192$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,161  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,565$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio22.65  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock75184573
 Students per Counselor513  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.40.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock13.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.3%1.5%
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Reviews for San Marcos    5 Reviews
Kevin · San Marcos, CA
Best place I have ever lived.
Over 7 years ago

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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Norman · Vail, AZ
retiree location ?
Over 15 years ago

Is this area to expensive for the average income retired  More

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Greg · South Pasadena, CA
San Marcos Weather
Over 18 years ago

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

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Reviews for Clayton    1 Reviews
Kendra · Cleveland, OH
Clayton is Great
Over 18 years ago

But has become increasingly expensive over the years....Great 4th of July Parade  More

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