2025 Compare Cities Education:
Taos, NM vs Cloverdale, CA

Change Cities
Highlights
- Cloverdale spends 11.2% more per student than Taos.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 72.4% higher in Cloverdale than in Taos. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Cloverdale had 2.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Taos
 Taos, NMCloverdale, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,850$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,994  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,508$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.08  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock142404573
 Students per Counselor691  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock84.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.3%1.5%
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

   |    Reply

Over 16 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

   |    Reply

Over 16 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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Taos

Reviews for Cloverdale    3 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Pros: Relaxed, small town atmosphere, friendly people, low crime, tons of civic pride, a surprisingly vibrant arts and music scene for a town of its size (check out  More

   |    Reply

Over 17 years ago

Our summers are hot, with highs in the 90's, low 100's....Completely dry. We get rain from November (just a little) through March with the most rainfall in  More

   |    Reply

Over 18 years ago

We are in Cloverdale as a result of jobs - 2 adults driving 30 miles in opposite directions 5 days a week. After just over 2 years, we have started packing and  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Cloverdale


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.