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San Marcos, CA vs Olivehurst, CA

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- Olivehurst spends 16.0% less per student than San Marcos.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.2% lower in Olivehurst than in San Marcos. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Olivehurst had 13.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to San Marcos
 San Marcos, CAOlivehurst, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,738$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,161  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,921$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio22.65  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock04573
 Students per Counselor513  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock11.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock76.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.40.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock2.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.1%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 Olivehurst    3 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

In my opinion, Olivehurst is one of the worst places to raise a family outside of an inner-city ghetto. The drug use and gang violence are everywhere, people live in  More

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Over 17 years ago

I am thinking about buying a house out in olivehurst. Would like any comments I can read about how the crime is the area. Especially latey is it increased or decreased  More

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Over 17 years ago

Olivehurst used to be a little hick town, quiet mostly. But now we are getting new construction and a LOT more people. Yes, it is nice to see Olivehurst getting an  More

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