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Carrollton, TX vs Arlington, TX

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Highlights
- Arlington spends 15.1% less per student than Carrollton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.1% higher in Arlington than in Carrollton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Arlington had 3.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Carrollton

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 Carrollton, TXArlington, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student$16,080$13,644$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,859$9,823$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$5,983$5,972$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.3914.6916.23
 Students per Librarian10188894573
 Students per Counselor365365530
 Grade School Educ.6.4%7.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.0%7.6%6.3%
 High School Educ.88.6%85.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.4%22.4%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.7.1%7.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.41.2%31.7%33.7%
 Masters Grad.9.5%8.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.8%1.2%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.2%1.2%1.5%

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Reviews for Carrollton    16 Reviews

Love Carrollton, Texas. When I compare my city to any other city where my friends live Carrollton always comes out ahead in every area. I especially like to compare  More

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As a former resident of Carrollton, I can say that this city has become corrupted. I would not advise anyone to move here. The people are disrespectful, rude, and will  More

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I have lived in Carrollton, Texas since 1999 (21 years). This is the most convenient, safe and reasonable priced housing area. Public transportation is available but  More

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Reviews for Arlington    34 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Great proximity to both Dallas and Ft Worth. Good selection of restaurants. Nice neighborhoods with beautiful oaks and rolling hills. Close to 6 Flags, Dallas Cowboys  More

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Over 6 years ago

I’ve lived in Arlington since 1976. It is now nothing but apartment complexes for as far as you can see and they are mostly section 8. Crime is out of control. We are  More

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Over 7 years ago

If you have a good car you can travel to the cities bordering Arlington (within 15 miles) and pay their non-citizen fees and use their very nice senior facilities.   More

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ZIPS IN CARROLLTON, TEXAS
75007 75006 75010
ZIPS IN ARLINGTON, TEXAS
76010, 76017, 76002, 76014, 76013, 76001, 76018, 76016, 76012, 76006, 12 total

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