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Winston-Salem, NC vs Payson, AZ

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- Payson spends 22.4% more per student than Winston-Salem.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 21.1% higher in Payson than in Winston-Salem. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Payson had 5.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Winston-Salem
 Winston-Salem, NCPayson, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,891$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,824  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,591$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.86  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock22074573
 Students per Counselor347  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.34.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.3%1.5%
Reviews for Winston-Salem    26 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Winston Salem is a corrupt and sad city. Many residents aren't open to new comers and crime is rampant. The abysmal crime rate is due in part to the corrupt and  More

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Over 5 years ago

I’ve lived here since 2008 and the community is beautiful and quiet. Convenient to everything and if you’re not a lazy person you can walk to Walmart, the bank,  More

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I didn't fully appreciate WS until I left. I still have family and friends there, and when I visit (I've lived in various places, now in the midwest for about 20 years)  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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