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Belton, TX vs Bastrop, TX

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Highlights
- Bastrop spends 16.2% less per student than Belton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.2% higher in Bastrop than in Belton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Bastrop had 4.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Belton
 Belton, TXBastrop, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,025$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,453  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,067$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.6  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9134573
 Students per Counselor342  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.28.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%1.5%
Reviews for Belton    3 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I've lived in this area for over 20 years. All in all, it's a good place to raise a family. Belton ISD has a good state rating. There is usually some sort of activity  More

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As a substitute teacher for BISD, I have had the opportunity to get to know many of the teachers and administrators, as well as the students. Belton is blessed to have  More

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Belton is a small town near Killeen and Fort Hood (large Army Base). It's economy depends a lot on the base for income so they have a captive audience that they can  More

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Reviews for Bastrop    2 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Great town, close to  More

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I love Bastrop! Yes there isn't a lot to do but the city of Austin is only 15 min away! It is full of open land and green pastures. I enjoy the country like setting  More

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