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Taos, NM vs Texarkana, AR

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- Texarkana spends 11.6% less per student than Taos.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.5% lower in Texarkana than in Taos. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Texarkana had 0.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Taos
 Taos, NMTexarkana, ARUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,395$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,994  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,755$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.08  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5124573
 Students per Counselor691  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%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

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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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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 Texarkana    5 Reviews

While Texarkana, Texas can look relatively neat in places, the "Arkansas side" is another story. The majority of this community is infested with crime, homelessness,  More

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What does it mean? Nice people? Nice roads? Bull!!! People in this city don't even say thank you when you give them a favor. Therefore, they are barely say thank  More

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Over 16 years ago

I am thinking of taking a position in Texarkana and wanted some honest feedback from working professionals in the area. I am college educated in mechanical engineering.  More

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