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Amarillo, TX vs Rock Springs, WY

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Highlights
- Rock Springs spends 40.9% more per student than Amarillo.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.3% lower in Rock Springs than in Amarillo. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Rock Springs had 7.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Amarillo

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 Amarillo, TXRock Springs, WYUnited States
 Expend. per Student$12,088$17,032$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,403$15,312$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$5,864$8,658$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.7513.7116.23
 Students per Librarian5842924573
 Students per Counselor358379530
 Grade School Educ.7.0%2.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.6%5.8%6.3%
 High School Educ.85.4%91.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.0%24.0%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.8.6%14.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.24.3%21.3%33.7%
 Masters Grad.5.5%4.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.2%2.2%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.0%1.1%1.5%

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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 Rock Springs    3 Reviews

Rock Springs will grow on you. It is a big city (about 20,000) by Wyoming standards. There are a few chain stores and a small mall. Wal-Mart is the main place to shop  More

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Over 16 years ago

i once lived in rock for about a year and then transfered to oregon. i'm ready to go back.the town is like any it has good and bad.im going back because it grew on me  More

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Over 17 years ago

I have heard lots of rumors about Rock Springs. I know that many people say it is a rough town. Since I am looking at possibly teaching there, I would like to know what  More

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ZIPS IN AMARILLO, TEXAS
79109, 79107, 79106, 79118, 79110, 79108, 79119, 79103, 79102, 79124, 14 total
ZIPS IN ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING
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