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Dayton, TX vs Kerrville, TX

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Highlights
- Kerrville spends 31.9% more per student than Dayton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.9% lower in Kerrville than in Dayton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Kerrville had 12.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Dayton
 Dayton, TXKerrville, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,185$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,942  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,955$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock58814573
 Students per Counselor478  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.28.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.9.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.3%1.5%
Reviews for Dayton    3 Reviews

Over 17 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 17 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 18 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 Kerrville    7 Reviews

Aesthetically, a nice town surrounded by lovely countryside. Some of the big chain stores like target are fairly far away (the closest “big city” is about an hour’s  More

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It is not the same town as 10 years ago. There has been recent gang activity and shootings in the area. It is off the beaten path which is encouraging crime. Stay  More

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Over 14 years ago

My son is a Senior at Tivy High School and I must say I have been highly impressed wtih the school. It has gotten much better in the last two years with a change in  More

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