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Belton, TX vs Poway, CA

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Highlights
- Poway spends 14.0% more per student than Belton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 45.2% higher in Poway than in Belton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Poway had 8.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Belton
 Belton, TXPoway, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,358$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,453  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,084$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.6  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock187444573
 Students per Counselor342  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.28.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock15.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.7%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 Poway    10 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Poway is a great place to live. People are friendly, neighbors watch out for each other. Great trails, beautiful views. Love to hear the birds. Family oriented. Yes  More

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Over 5 years ago

Moved here 37 years ago and love the birds singing in the morning, minimal traffic noise, and convenience to Carmel Mountain Ranch for shopping. Easy access to the  More

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I've lived here for 30 years. Back 30 years ago it was great. Small town, friendly people, etc. NOW Traffic is pretty bad but still better than most of SD county. I'm  More

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