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Arlington, TX vs Odessa, TX

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Highlights
- Odessa spends 29.7% less per student than Arlington.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 18.7% higher in Odessa than in Arlington. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Odessa had 4.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Arlington

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 Arlington, TXOdessa, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student$13,644$9,596$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,823$8,974$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$5,972$5,157$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.6917.4416.23
 Students per Librarian88915084573
 Students per Counselor365418530
 Grade School Educ.7.0%8.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.6%10.5%6.3%
 High School Educ.85.4%81.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.4%24.4%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.7.8%8.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.7%18.9%33.7%
 Masters Grad.8.2%3.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.2%0.9%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.2%0.6%1.5%

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Reviews for Arlington    34 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Great proximity to both Dallas and Ft Worth. Good selection of restaurants. Nice neighborhoods with beautiful oaks and rolling hills. Close to 6 Flags, Dallas Cowboys  More

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Over 6 years ago

I’ve lived in Arlington since 1976. It is now nothing but apartment complexes for as far as you can see and they are mostly section 8. Crime is out of control. We are  More

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Over 7 years ago

If you have a good car you can travel to the cities bordering Arlington (within 15 miles) and pay their non-citizen fees and use their very nice senior facilities.   More

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Reviews for Odessa    11 Reviews

You need to be a friendly person who likes people, isn't afraid to work hard, and have a strength of character that can handle challenges to make it here. Odessa sits on  More

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Over 3 years ago

I think Odessa is a perfect little west Texas town. There is pride in our homes, pride in our community and pride in our kids. No, it's not a fancy place, but you won't  More

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Over 6 years ago

Listen to me!!! Do not move to this place!! I was born in this dump and couldnt wait to leave! if you are anything but caucassion your opertunities are very very  More

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