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Buford, GA vs Allen, TX

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Highlights
- Allen spends 22.2% more per student than Buford.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.4% lower in Allen than in Buford. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Allen had 28.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Buford

Education
 Buford, GAAllen, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student$12,190$14,902$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,225$9,587$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$6,621$6,140$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.9514.9316.23
 Students per Librarian8078004573
 Students per Counselor461405530
 Grade School Educ.13.4%1.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.11.8%2.6%6.3%
 High School Educ.74.8%95.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.15.4%19.8%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.5.0%7.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.27.8%54.6%33.7%
 Masters Grad.5.7%16.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.5%2.3%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree0.3%2.1%1.5%

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Reviews for Buford    5 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Lived here in Buford for 10 years. I love Buford! I never plan on leaving. Close enough to Atlanta, but far enough away also. Love the diversity in Gwinnett County! It  More

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Over 9 years ago

Buford is a great place to live because the school system is great. It's a great place to live. The only thing that if I issue is that you can get looked at if you are a  More

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As a former New Yorker (Long Island) it took a while to get used to NOT waiting on a long line when you go shopping or out to dinner or the DMV. Driving around in my  More

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Reviews for Allen    14 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

Originally from Dallas, we moved to Allen 2013. We love the schools, my kids are getting a great education. My daughter was tested in the gifted program as soon as we  More

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Over 7 years ago

Allen is quite possibly the best city I've ever had the privilege of visiting. Everyone you meet is courteous, helpful, and respectable. The town fully supports one  More

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Over 8 years ago

We are planning a move to Allen, Texas and would like to know how many months out of the year are warm enough to swim? Getting ready to make an offer on a home and  More

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ZIPS IN BUFORD, GEORGIA
30519
ZIPS IN ALLEN, TEXAS
75002 75013

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