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Lexington, KY vs Buffalo, NY

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Highlights
- Buffalo spends 56.3% more per student than Lexington.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 15.3% lower in Buffalo than in Lexington. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Buffalo had 6.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Lexington

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 Lexington, KYBuffalo, NYUnited States
 Expend. per Student$14,980$23,413$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,138$19,132$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$8,210$12,129$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.4711.4116.23
 Students per Librarian6478684573
 Students per Counselor450319530
 Grade School Educ.3.0%5.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.6%9.0%6.3%
 High School Educ.92.4%86.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.0%19.3%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.7.9%10.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.45.6%29.4%33.7%
 Masters Grad.12.2%8.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.2%2.1%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree3.4%1.7%1.5%

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Reviews for Lexington    62 Reviews

Lexington is a beautiful city. There are tons of tree lined streets and even trees in both sides of the city's only freeway. It's relatively small, which can be both  More

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Over 3 years ago

Very beautiful/underrated city!!  More

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I have lived here now for over five years, originally from the west coast and here is my top 10 for why you should NOT move here. #1 The Culture: They have none, it  More

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Reviews for Buffalo    94 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Clean, fun, safe and unique. Great place to raise a family. Affordable housing, strong job market. Great schools and neighborhoods.  More

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Over 2 years ago

Buffalo was okay in 2016. Since then, crime is up, there are more methadone clinics than pediatricians, and so many of the small businesses that made this place charming  More

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Over 2 years ago

This city is just plain beautiful. Sure, it might not be New York or Albany. But it's Buffalo. Place is a God-send. You want to see the Falls and the Bills? Come here.  More

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40509, 40517, 40515, 40511, 40503, 40504, 40502, 40508, 40505, 40514, 14 total
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