2025 Compare Cities Education:
Belton, TX vs Florence, SC

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Highlights
- Florence spends 3.4% less per student than Belton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 14.6% lower in Florence than in Belton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Florence had 3.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Belton
 Belton, TXFlorence, SCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,868$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,453  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,744$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.6  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3614573
 Students per Counselor342  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.28.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%1.5%
Reviews for Belton    3 Reviews

Over 2 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 Florence    18 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

The short version: high humidty+high temps+mosquitoes, high crime, terrible schools, poor dining choices, no outdoor activities, very few entertainment options,  More

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Some people have actually lived here for 30 years? I can't even imagine what your perspective is or what your life is like. Like anything in life, it's all about  More

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I've lived in Florence for over 30 years and think it's a great place to live, work and play. It's a progressive community that is welcoming to newcomers of all ages  More

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