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Denison, TX vs Waco, TX

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Highlights
- Waco spends 32.7% less per student than Denison.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.7% higher in Waco than in Denison. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Waco had 6.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Denison

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 Denison, TXWaco, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student$16,827$11,324$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,718$10,306$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$6,524$6,185$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.313.6616.23
 Students per Librarian129913284573
 Students per Counselor362333530
 Grade School Educ.2.8%6.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.4%9.6%6.3%
 High School Educ.89.8%83.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.7%21.9%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.12.5%8.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.17.4%26.8%33.7%
 Masters Grad.4.7%7.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.3%1.8%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree0.9%1.4%1.5%

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Reviews for Denison    4 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I grew up here and left over 30 years ago. Back then there was a promise (a hope, spark) that Dallas would be here soon... that stopped in Sherman. The town does not  More

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Denison is not far removed from the old west cowboy culture. Jeans, boots and baseball hats are the dress for everything. The downtown area closes at 5 p.m. Road signs  More

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Over 17 years ago

Denison definitely has four seasons, although the spring and fall can sometimes be brief. Temperatures in the summer can soar above 100 while winter usually always  More

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Reviews for Waco    20 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

This town is a nightmare for all nearby towns or people passing through. Expect to add an hour to your trip if you're passing through. Traffic. Traffic traffic.  More

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Best city in Texas when you count traffic, housing cost, eateries, Baylor Bear sports, largest urban lake in Texas, Texas Rangers Hall of Fame, Texas Sports Hall of  More

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i was raised in waco tx and recently moved to country to get away from the drama and crime associated w living in waco.But it seems now the city of Waco has purchased  More

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