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Bedford, PA vs Jefferson, TX

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Highlights
- Jefferson spends 21.0% less per student than Bedford.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 19.6% lower in Jefferson than in Bedford. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Jefferson had 4.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Bedford
 Bedford, PAJefferson, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,172$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,349  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,769$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.39  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock1924573
 Students per Counselor361  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.15.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.24.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.4%1.5%
Reviews for Bedford    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Having recently moved here for a job i have found deadford to not have that much going on, and if you have a dog no one is going to rent to you. There really is nothing  More

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Reviews for Jefferson    1 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I've been here close to 4 yrs moved from Florida. Looked forward to small town peaceful country living. I figured the small town would be better for raising kids.  More

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