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Jefferson, TX vs Belton, TX

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Highlights
- Belton spends 9.0% more per student than Jefferson.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 44.8% higher in Belton than in Jefferson. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Belton had 2.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Jefferson

Education
 Jefferson, TXBelton, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student$13,172$14,352$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,416$9,453$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$6,769$5,758$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio10.7715.616.23
 Students per Librarian1924654573
 Students per Counselor582342530
 Grade School Educ.2.8%7.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.8%8.0%6.3%
 High School Educ.87.4%85.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.0%22.3%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.11.8%7.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.20.9%28.4%33.7%
 Masters Grad.3.7%7.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.0%2.6%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree0.4%1.0%1.5%

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Reviews for Jefferson    2 Reviews

My wife and I have visited Jefferson several times, staying in various B&Bs for our anniversary. We like the small town feel, and have found that most in Jefferson are  More

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Over 13 years ago

I've been here close to 4 yrs moved from Florida. Looked forward to small town peaceful country living. I figured the small town would be better for raising kids.  More

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Reviews for Belton    3 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

I've lived in this area for over 20 years. All in all, it's a good place to raise a family. Belton ISD has a good state rating. There is usually some sort of activity  More

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As a substitute teacher for BISD, I have had the opportunity to get to know many of the teachers and administrators, as well as the students. Belton is blessed to have  More

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Belton is a small town near Killeen and Fort Hood (large Army Base). It's economy depends a lot on the base for income so they have a captive audience that they can  More

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75657
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