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Socorro, NM vs Taos, NM

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Highlights
- Taos spends 20.9% less per student than Socorro.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 17.0% lower in Taos than in Socorro. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Taos had 3.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Socorro

Education
 Socorro, NMTaos, NMUnited States
 Expend. per Student$19,143$15,149$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,346$12,994$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$7,313$7,370$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.5612.0816.23
 Students per Librarian111719014573
 Students per Counselor881691530
 Grade School Educ.11.0%6.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.2%7.0%6.3%
 High School Educ.83.7%86.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.3%24.7%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.6.6%9.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.23.9%31.7%33.7%
 Masters Grad.5.8%10.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.2%4.4%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree7.4%2.4%1.5%

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Reviews for Socorro    1 Reviews

Socorro County, New Mexico, is one of the largest counties in the state (6626 square miles)but with a population of only about 18 million. Most of the population  More

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Reviews for Taos    6 Reviews

I’ve traveled to many places in my lifetime. New Mexico is a favorite. Typically we stay in The Inn of The Governor’s in Santa Fe. (It’s an awesome place.) This  More

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Over 15 years ago

Taos is beautiful with much to offer. However, housing is very expensive. Because much of the town's economy focuses on tourism, there are few jobs available in other  More

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Over 15 years ago

Taos has a diverse culture which has helped create a diverse art market with over 100 galleries and studios. From traditional native arts to contemporary, Taos has it  More

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