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De Kalb, TX vs Tyler, TX

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- Tyler spends 6.2% more per student than De Kalb.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 16.0% higher in Tyler than in De Kalb. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Tyler had 1.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to De Kalb
 De Kalb, TXTyler, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,960$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,603  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,824$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.07  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6244573
 Students per Counselor336  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.13.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.7%1.5%
Reviews for De Kalb    2 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

If you are looking for a small town charm, Super friendly neighbors and peace and quiet This is the place to hang your  More

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Over 8 years ago

For such a small town to have such a high crime rating. Sad. People need to exercise their right to using self defense. Maybe the problem people will move  More

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Reviews for Tyler    29 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Upon reading numerous reviews on living in Tyler TX, after I and my family moved here!!!! I really wish I had read before leaving my home state to come here. Most of the  More

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My husband and I moved to a cabin in the woods just outside Tyler in 2007, so we've been here almost 15 years. Pros that other reviewers haven't mentioned: 1. very  More

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Over 4 years ago

Great place to live if you have your crap together. Lots of professionals and families. Great parks, weather, restaurants, churches, and schools. If you like big  More

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