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The Dalles, OR vs Payson, AZ

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- Payson spends 20.0% less per student than The Dalles.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 11.6% higher in Payson than in The Dalles. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Payson had 6.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to The Dalles
 The Dalles, ORPayson, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,891$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,841  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,591$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.12  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock22074573
 Students per Counselor305  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.28.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.21.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.3%1.5%
Reviews for The Dalles    5 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I've lived in The Dalles for two years and I love it. The community is so kind and eager to get people involved. It's small enough that getting around town is quick and  More

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Over 6 years ago

WE chose TheDalles after living in WA State, Arizona, PA, and Texas over a 45 year span. Small town atmosphere and traffic, one of the BEST libraries in the country,  More

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Over 10 years ago

Fifteen year implant from from Seattle, don't miss the traffic,rain and gloom. Love the sun, water, picturesque views, history, hiking, cycling, small town parades and  More

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Reviews for Payson    15 Reviews

We have lived in Payson for over 5 years and love it. It has two large grocery stores, a Walmart, Home Depot, a dozen thrift/ treasure shops, more local shops than we  More

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Over 6 years ago

Payson is a wonderful town especially for retired people and people that want a slower pace... Lots of outdoor activities  More

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Over 6 years ago

I've lived in Payson for 25 years, thank god I worked out of town. There is a saying GO TO PAYSON ON VACATION GO HOME ON PROBATION TURN IN THREE YOU GO  More

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