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Dayton, TX vs Galt, CA

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- Galt spends 17.0% more per student than Dayton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 42.2% higher in Galt than in Dayton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Galt had 1.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Dayton
 Dayton, TXGalt, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,240$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,942  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,670$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock63214573
 Students per Counselor478  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock83.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.28.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.9.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock2.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.5%1.5%
Reviews for Dayton    3 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

It's a nice country-esque town but yet close to everything Houston has to offer. 30 minutes west and you are in Houston.  More

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Over 18 years ago

Dayton is in the middle of Houston and Beumont connected by Hwy 90 and FM1960. A major intersection for the trucking industry. Along with oil refineries and new  More

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Over 19 years ago

did you see the movie, "deliverance?" dualing banjos? Go to Dayton if you want that same feelin'- nothing but trailers, mobile homes, rednecks and lots of pick ups!   More

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Reviews for Galt    4 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

small vs. Large. Can you compare? Single out what is best? How about, no traffic, here to there under 5 minutes, knowing your neighbors, and just the feel of  More

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Galt has turned into a bedroom community for larger valley cities. The cost of a home is considerably less than Elk Grove or Lodi. However, there are not a lot of  More

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Over 20 years ago

Love all 4 seasons,the coast rivers,lakes,and all the  More

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