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San Marcos, TX vs Pocatello, ID

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Highlights
- Pocatello spends 42.5% less per student than San Marcos.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 31.8% higher in Pocatello than in San Marcos. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Pocatello had 2.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to San Marcos
 San Marcos, TXPocatello, IDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,071$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,966  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$4,747$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.55  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8834573
 Students per Counselor424  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.34.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.8%1.5%
Reviews for San Marcos    6 Reviews

An area with so much potential and existing natural beauty.Sadly bad urban planning is clearly obvious.Looks like fun for tens of thousands of students.However for the  More

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Over 16 years ago

San Marcos has the most beautiful people and places that I have ever seen throughout my travels. I love this city so much that I decided to settle down here and start a  More

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Over 17 years ago

I spent several summers and a couple winters in San Marcos during my formidable years and really have to tell those interested about what a nice town it is. The best  More

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Reviews for Pocatello    19 Reviews

I’ve read so many positives. I’d be moving as a senior, probably into a senior community. My two questions 1) summer fires. How bad is the smoke, and are there parts of  More

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Over 4 years ago

Love it too  More

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I don't have a review. I actually have some questions. I read about the low cost of living in Pocatello. I am on disability and have an income of 952.00 a month. Is  More

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