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Belton, TX vs San Diego, CA

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Highlights
- San Diego spends 14.0% more per student than Belton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 45.2% higher in San Diego than in Belton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- San Diego had 5.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Belton
 Belton, TXSan Diego, 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.  Unlock5.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.28.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.4%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 San Diego    319 Reviews

I have lived in San Diego for more than half my life (I am 30) and love it. It has something for everyone and more from arts, to sporting events, and all cuisine is  More

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The only real knock again San Diego is the cost of living, but it is paradise compared to most cities of similar size. Those who complain about the traffic here or say  More

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I have lived in San Diego since 1968 and I am now almost 62 years old. I love San Diego, I really do. But it has become so crowded and so expensive over the years. It  More

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