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Taos, NM vs Laurel, MS

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- Laurel spends 40.8% less per student than Taos.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 19.4% higher in Laurel than in Taos. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Laurel had 4.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Taos
 Taos, NMLaurel, MSUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,969$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,994  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,211$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.08  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6344573
 Students per Counselor691  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock8.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock82.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%1.5%
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Reviews for Taos    6 Reviews
Tim · Kansas City, MO
Taos, you deserve a visit! Hi
Over 3 years ago

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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Caroline · Taos, NM
Living here full time
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

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Robert · Taos, NM
Art
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

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Reviews for Laurel    2 Reviews
Carmel · Iron Station, NC
"LITTLE MAYBERRY TOWN" in Laurel, MS
Over 5 years ago

I'D LOVE TO LIVE IN LAUREL, MS! Just from seeing everything that I've seen on the HGTV show "HOME TOWN", which is my favorite show to watch, I love the little "Mayberry  More

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Godiva · Laurel, MS
Dead end Place
Over 13 years ago

Dead  More

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