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Silver City, NM vs Jemez Springs, NM

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- Jemez Springs spends 15.0% less per student than Silver City.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.5% higher in Jemez Springs than in Silver City. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Jemez Springs had 10.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Silver City
 Silver City, NMJemez Springs, NMUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,881$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,728  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,119$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.84  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9434573
 Students per Counselor273  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.27.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock19.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.5%1.5%
Reviews for Silver City    13 Reviews

I bought here 1 year ago and live in the historical downtown. Crime is not a problem for us but we know crime happens here though the city is very tight knit about  More

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Over 1 years ago

Never been here but like looking for small towns to consider living in. Quite sadly they all seem to have the highest crime rates both violent and property crime. Where  More

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We moved to SC about a year ago. People are genuinely friendly-we actually have dinner in each other’s homes in our neighborhood. Historic downtown is quirky and fun  More

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Reviews for Jemez Springs    2 Reviews

My husband and I have lived in Jemez Springs, NM for approximately 32 years. The mountains, rivers, and other scenic areas are incredible. The people are always willing  More

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The crime rate in Jemez Springs is WAY distored ... there are VERY FEW violent crimes there ... MAYBE once a year someone tries to hide there from the police from  More

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