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Taunton, MA vs Riverside, CA

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Highlights
- Riverside spends 24.7% less per student than Taunton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 80.4% higher in Riverside than in Taunton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Riverside had 1.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Taunton
 Taunton, MARiverside, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,296$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$16,183  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,941$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.95  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock249534573
 Students per Counselor353  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock9.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock82.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.22.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.6%1.5%
Reviews for Taunton    4 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Taunton is a big city, with big city problems, but it also has two beautiful state parks that offer terrific recreational opportunities.  More

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Over 15 years ago

Recently Senator Marc Pacheco sent a flyer inquiring as to what single project would involve both the private sector and the Massachusetts State Government; what single  More

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Over 16 years ago

How about a car, the best way to get to Taunton is by car. Train service may be forthcoming, but won't be here for a couple of years. There is bus service to and from  More

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Reviews for Riverside    42 Reviews

I've lived in Riverside for 54 years. It changed a LOT when people from LA started moving here in droves. Still, I have never been robbed or assaulted but I am  More

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I'm from Orange County (OC). I have had nothing but trouble since moving to Riverside. 1. The dogs are aggressive guard dogs. If you want to walk or bike you  More

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Over 7 years ago

Whew where to begin with dear old riverside. I enjoyed growing up here until my high school years (back in 2011). In 7 short years the downward deterioration of the  More

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