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West Springfield, VA vs Taos, NM

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Highlights
- Taos spends 13.8% less per student than West Springfield.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.7% lower in Taos than in West Springfield. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Taos had 8.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to West Springfield
 West Springfield, VATaos, NMUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,149$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$16,085  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,370$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.52  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock19014573
 Students per Counselor273  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.11.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.61.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.4%1.5%
Reviews for West Springfield    2 Reviews

I've lived in NoVA since 1998 and in West Springfield since 2001 and really love it here. It IS very expensive, no denying that, but the jobs are plentiful and salaries  More

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Over 20 years ago

West Springfield, Virginia is a suburb of Washington DC. It is 14 miles from Washington DC. Most of the jobs here are high paying white color jobs. Accordingly, the  More

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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 17 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 17 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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