2024 Compare Cities Education:
Amarillo, TX vs Morehead, KY

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Highlights
- Morehead spends 3.4% less per student than Amarillo.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 21.7% higher in Morehead than in Amarillo. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Morehead had 6.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Amarillo
 Amarillo, TXMorehead, KYUnited States
 Expend. per Student$12,088$11,683$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,403$9,911$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$5,864$5,868$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.7516.7416.23
 Students per Librarian5848154573
 Students per Counselor358407530
 Grade School Educ.7.0%3.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.6%5.2%6.3%
 High School Educ.85.4%90.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.0%26.2%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.8.6%4.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.24.3%29.7%33.7%
 Masters Grad.5.5%6.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.2%4.4%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.0%4.1%1.5%
Reviews for Amarillo    31 Reviews

I was originally from here, left for a number of years, and ended up back for a short time due to life circumstances. I have really tried to make the most of my time  More

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Over 5 years ago

I moved to Amarillo when I was five and left at 34, the best thing I ever did. Sadly, I came back to help care for my aging grandmother, and as soon as I can, i am  More

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Over 5 years ago

Amarillo is not a good place to live. For me it was like living in Hell. I lived there for 50 years. I graduated Canyon High. raised two kids. went through a divorce  More

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Reviews for Morehead    3 Reviews

I was born and raised in Morehead, KY. I’m 49 and have lived in Morehead the entire time. It is one of the most beautiful places with lots of nature to enjoy. Cave Run  More

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Morehead State University is the regional cultural anchor in Eastern KY. In addition to MSU, the KY Folk Art Center, Cave Run Lake, and the site of many regional  More

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Over 17 years ago

Morehead, Kentucky, is a wonderful place to live for me. It has the cozy, safe, friendly small-town atmosphere and is surrounded by forest. In minutes, I can be lakeside  More

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