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Taos, NM vs Farmington, NM

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Highlights
- Farmington spends 17.8% less per student than Taos.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 25.2% higher in Farmington than in Taos. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Farmington had 1.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Taos

Education
 Taos, NMFarmington, NMUnited States
 Expend. per Student$15,149$12,458$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,994$10,950$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$7,370$6,092$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.0815.1316.23
 Students per Librarian19017564573
 Students per Counselor691431530
 Grade School Educ.6.5%2.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.0%9.9%6.3%
 High School Educ.86.5%87.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.7%27.3%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.9.4%13.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.7%19.8%33.7%
 Masters Grad.10.1%6.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.4%1.3%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree2.4%1.0%1.5%

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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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Reviews for Farmington    24 Reviews

The worst place I have ever lived. It is dirty, crime ridden, uneducated and good luck getting good medical care. San Juan anything sucks. Unfriendly, ugly, dusty,  More

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Over 6 years ago

No social life, limited resources, dirty roads with potholes, unclean people, litter, no recreational resources of any value. Employment opportunities don't exist, lack  More

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World class fly fishing (San Juan shuffle!), nearby colorado skiing, and perhaps one of the best climates in the continental US (average western summer with mild winter,  More

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