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Abilene, TX vs Lenexa, KS

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- Lenexa spends 5.7% more per student than Abilene.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.4% lower in Lenexa than in Abilene. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Lenexa had 10.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Abilene
 Abilene, TXLenexa, KSUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,913$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,445  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,166$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.33  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4994573
 Students per Counselor330  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.26.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock16.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.8%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 Lenexa    5 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

...At what cost? If you drive through Lenexa late at night, unless you are driving a newer vehicle, you are pretty likely to be pulled over by police officers to explain  More

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Over 16 years ago

The calendar truly follows the seasons in the Kansas City area. There are four season. On December 21, it feels like winter; spring shows up promptly in late March.   More

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Over 16 years ago

We moved into Lenexa near Woodland and K-10 Hwy in 2008. This area of town is highly recommended to other families. This location has access to many new paths/trails,  More

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