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Bossier City, LA vs Waco, TX

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- Waco spends 6.1% less per student than Bossier City.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 23.6% lower in Waco than in Bossier City. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Waco had 5.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Bossier City
 Bossier City, LAWaco, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,324$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,202  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,185$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.88  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock13284573
 Students per Counselor387  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock83.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.23.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.4%1.5%
Reviews for Bossier City    5 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Bossier City is pretty much where people from Shreveport go when they get fed up with the crime, dysfunction, and high taxes over there. That said, it is no paradise.   More

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This is sort of the "good side" of the Red River. A little safer than Shreveport, but not by much! Has some modern stores and livable apartments. Just be wary of who  More

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Over 12 years ago

Lived here for 7 years, ready to leave, mind you. There are a number of colleges including a state university branch. It gets terribly hot and humid in the summer with  More

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Reviews for Waco    20 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

This town is a nightmare for all nearby towns or people passing through. Expect to add an hour to your trip if you're passing through. Traffic. Traffic traffic.  More

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Best city in Texas when you count traffic, housing cost, eateries, Baylor Bear sports, largest urban lake in Texas, Texas Rangers Hall of Fame, Texas Sports Hall of  More

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i was raised in waco tx and recently moved to country to get away from the drama and crime associated w living in waco.But it seems now the city of Waco has purchased  More

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