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Taos, NM vs Williams, AZ

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Highlights
- Williams spends 20.0% less per student than Taos.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 35.2% higher in Williams than in Taos. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Williams had 0.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Taos
 Taos, NMWilliams, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,118$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,994  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,493$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.08  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8084573
 Students per Counselor691  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.5%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.  Unlock4.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%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 Williams    7 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Williams Arizona is a great place to live and an amazing place to visit. My husband and I bought a summer home here in 2008. We moved full time to Williams a year ago  More

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Over 14 years ago

I've lived in Williams for a few years now. At first I was completely in love with this rustic, Rockwelliam little town, but as the years have passed I think I made a  More

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Williams Az is like a poor city. No place to raise children.Place to vacation and I don't even think to retire. You have to haul your water and it is filled with messy  More

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