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Allen, TX vs Sonoma, CA

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Highlights
- Sonoma spends 13.1% more per student than Allen.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 39.5% higher in Sonoma than in Allen. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Sonoma had 3.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Allen
 Allen, TXSonoma, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,850$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,587  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,508$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.93  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock142404573
 Students per Counselor405  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.54.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.2%1.5%
Reviews for Allen    14 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Originally from Dallas, we moved to Allen 2013. We love the schools, my kids are getting a great education. My daughter was tested in the gifted program as soon as we  More

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Over 9 years ago

Allen is quite possibly the best city I've ever had the privilege of visiting. Everyone you meet is courteous, helpful, and respectable. The town fully supports one  More

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Over 10 years ago

We are planning a move to Allen, Texas and would like to know how many months out of the year are warm enough to swim? Getting ready to make an offer on a home and  More

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Reviews for Sonoma    12 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

I love Sonoma. Moved here from Texas and I can't wait to live in this small town with country living all around. I hate all the drama and crime in Vallejo. I live in  More

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I have lived in Sonoma for 3 years now. I relocated after a brief stint in Salt Lake City but lived in San Francisco for 30 years before that. If you like small town  More

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The best aspects of living in Sonoma County,CA: Air quality is best that one can ask for and there is no severe weather. No hazardous weather driving or walking  More

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