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Abilene, TX vs Flagstaff, AZ

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Highlights
- Flagstaff spends 7.9% less per student than Abilene.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 14.0% higher in Flagstaff than in Abilene. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Flagstaff had 10.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Abilene
 Abilene, TXFlagstaff, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,118$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,445  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,493$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.33  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8084573
 Students per Counselor330  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.26.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock13.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock4.1%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 6 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 Flagstaff    50 Reviews

Amber · 

Flagstaff is absolutely the perfect place to call home. Especially for families. 4 perfectly balanced seasons. None too extreme and all beautiful. Ridiculously safe!  More

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Leah · 

I've lived here for one year and have to move because the cost to rent here is astronomical. I've been paying $2550/month and now for a comparable home it is $2900 and  More

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Every place depends on what you are looking for. So I will say a bit about me so you can assess where the review is coming from. I am a professional, single, female  More

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