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Abilene, TX vs Douglas, AZ

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Highlights
- Douglas spends 18.0% less per student than Abilene.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 31.8% higher in Douglas than in Abilene. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Douglas had 14.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Abilene
 Abilene, TXDouglas, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,785$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,445  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$4,892$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.33  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock31414573
 Students per Counselor330  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock12.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock74.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.26.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.3%1.5%
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 5 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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Reviews for Douglas    4 Reviews

Been here 5 years. Absolutely nothing good here. Very poor medical care . Nurses are called Dr. By the staff. I prefer Doctors trained in the USA to USA Standards. Not  More

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I have been here 5 years. Came here because of a popular real estate scam. Out in the desert Is a subdivision on Paper. As the lots are sold at tax auction they are  More

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Over 11 years ago

I have lived here since 1975.I met my wife here, married, raised our family, bought and paid for our home. As I prepare to retire I am saddened that we will probably  More

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