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San Marcos, CA vs Junction City, KS

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- Junction City spends 8.1% more per student than San Marcos.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 51.3% lower in Junction City than in San Marcos. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Junction City had 4.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to San Marcos
 San Marcos, CAJunction City, KSUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,678$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,161  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,184$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio22.65  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock2594573
 Students per Counselor513  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock12.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.40.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%1.5%
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 15 years ago

Is this area to expensive for the average income retired  More

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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 Junction City    4 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I moved to JC in 2009 because the government made me. Husband was active duty army. We brought two children with us. At the time they were high school and elementary  More

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Over 15 years ago

Having a univeristy in your backyard and the Military  More

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Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Low cost of living and housing 2. Affordable place to live 3. Home to Fort Riley Military Reservation Cons: 1. High crime rate 2. Poor school system 3.  More

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