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St. Augustine, FL vs Taos, NM

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- Taos spends 41.6% more per student than St. Augustine.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 34.1% lower in Taos than in St. Augustine. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Taos had 8.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to St. Augustine
 St. Augustine, FLTaos, NMUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,149$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,780  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,370$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.34  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock19014573
 Students per Counselor433  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.41.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.4%1.5%
Reviews for St. Augustine    25 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I have lived her for 19 years and cannot leave for various reasons but would if I could. When we first moved here it was quiet, affordable and had good restaurant  More

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Over 5 years ago

Great area, but in decline due to the number of tristate refugees who are moving here in droves and ruining a once charming area just like they have done in South  More

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Over 5 years ago

Completely overcrowded place to live. It takes 40 min to go 4 miles. Don't live  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 17 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 17 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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