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Fredericksburg, VA vs Abilene, TX

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Highlights
- Abilene spends 6.4% less per student than Fredericksburg.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.4% higher in Abilene than in Fredericksburg. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Abilene had 4.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Fredericksburg

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 Fredericksburg, VAAbilene, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student$14,058$13,157$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,335$9,445$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$8,590$5,650$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.7314.3316.23
 Students per Librarian181211734573
 Students per Counselor330330530
 Grade School Educ.4.7%4.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.2%8.6%6.3%
 High School Educ.91.1%87.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.3%22.5%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.5.1%8.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.42.7%26.0%33.7%
 Masters Grad.15.4%7.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.8%1.5%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.5%1.0%1.5%

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Reviews for Fredericksburg    17 Reviews

Fredericksburg has an undeniably small town charm and an all around appeal that is hard to beat, in the context of its proximity to the larger DC Metro area. The  More

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I have lived in Fredericksburg for over 10 years and love it. The housing prices are affordable and this historic city has so much to offer. Ideal location also situated  More

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Disclaimer right off the top; yes I know there are good people everywhere and some are here as well but Fredericksburg is far from an ideal place to live and here is  More

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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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ZIPS IN FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA
22401
ZIPS IN ABILENE, TEXAS
79605 79601 79602 79606 79603 79607 79699

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