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Ardmore, OK vs Odessa, TX

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Highlights
- Odessa spends 10.0% less per student than Ardmore.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 8.6% higher in Odessa than in Ardmore. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Odessa had 5.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Ardmore
 Ardmore, OKOdessa, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,596$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,382  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,157$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.06  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock15084573
 Students per Counselor312  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock8.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock81.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.21.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%1.5%
Reviews for Ardmore    2 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Can anyone tell me in which areas are the most & least crime in  More

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Over 17 years ago

If you dont like the weather here just wait a few  More

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Reviews for Odessa    11 Reviews

You need to be a friendly person who likes people, isn't afraid to work hard, and have a strength of character that can handle challenges to make it here. Odessa sits on  More

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Over 5 years ago

I think Odessa is a perfect little west Texas town. There is pride in our homes, pride in our community and pride in our kids. No, it's not a fancy place, but you won't  More

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Over 8 years ago

Listen to me!!! Do not move to this place!! I was born in this dump and couldnt wait to leave! if you are anything but caucassion your opertunities are very very  More

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