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Abilene, TX vs Springfield, MO

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Highlights
- Springfield spends 4.9% less per student than Abilene.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.3% lower in Springfield than in Abilene. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Springfield had 4.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Abilene

Education
 Abilene, TXSpringfield, MOUnited States
 Expend. per Student$13,157$12,517$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,445$10,158$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$5,650$5,625$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.3312.8616.23
 Students per Librarian11737124573
 Students per Counselor330289530
 Grade School Educ.4.3%2.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.6%5.9%6.3%
 High School Educ.87.2%91.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.5%25.0%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.8.5%7.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.26.0%29.7%33.7%
 Masters Grad.7.3%8.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.5%1.8%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.0%1.4%1.5%

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Reviews for Abilene    17 Reviews

I've lived in 9 states, traveled over much of the U.S., and Abilene TEXAS is by far the best city I've ever lived. I find it beautiful here, love the climate and low  More

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Over 4 years ago

We moved to Abilene for a military assignment and have never got out of here. We stayed initially for children and grandchildren then elderly parents. Now we can't  More

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I've lived in Abilene for the last 45 years and It's the best place to raise a family. Great churches, schools, jobs and sense of community. There is always something  More

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Reviews for Springfield    74 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

For a town of 165,000 we have entertainment options far above similar sized communities. Pro Baseball, Bass Pro, Hammons Hall. Art Museums, Wonders of Wildlife  More

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We're somewhat new to this area... having recently moved from AZ. We find the residents are more polite and generally much nicer here. Residents actually have a  More

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Over 3 years ago

So much wrong in this town I don't know where to start. Apparently, all the a$$ holes of the state circle over Springfield. The do-nothing cops are worthless, as is the  More

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ZIPS IN ABILENE, TEXAS
79605 79601 79602 79606 79603 79607 79699
ZIPS IN SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI
65807 65802 65803 65804 65810 65809 65806

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