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Billings, MT vs Port Lavaca, TX

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- Port Lavaca spends 4.3% less per student than Billings.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 14.7% lower in Port Lavaca than in Billings. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Port Lavaca had 18.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Billings
 Billings, MTPort Lavaca, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,635$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,951  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,268$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.34  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock31374573
 Students per Counselor303  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock14.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock77.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.36.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.5%1.5%
Reviews for Billings    25 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I would give this place four stars, but decided to give it five because it’s been so underrated. The five stars is contingent upon the city following through with its  More

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Over 3 years ago

A few people make a living in Billings, most people only make an existents. As for the crime rate, it depends on your point of view. If you compare Billings crime rate  More

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Over 5 years ago

If you enjoy sub zero temperatures in Winter and 100 plus degrees in the Summer. You will love Billings. Snow plowing is almost non existent, so good luck driving for 5  More

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Reviews for Port Lavaca    3 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Port Lavaca is an amazing place. We have our problems but the city is a cultural heritage location for Eastern European Immigrants. Especially Hungary and Czech  More

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Ground Zero for flesh eating bacteria. You cant eat the fish. A guy died just 17 miles South because the bacteria got into his intestines. Pass this place  More

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(1) I lived there 2 years. Here's what they don't tell you. This town leads the State of Texas for flesh eating bacteria. Dont touch the water! There is no beach other  More

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