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Denison, TX vs Dayton, TX

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Highlights
- Dayton spends 22.6% less per student than Denison.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 20.3% higher in Dayton than in Denison. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Dayton had 8.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Denison
 Denison, TXDayton, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,030$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,718  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,729$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.3  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock11774573
 Students per Counselor362  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock81.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.17.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock2.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.0%1.5%
Reviews for Denison    4 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

I grew up here and left over 30 years ago. Back then there was a promise (a hope, spark) that Dallas would be here soon... that stopped in Sherman. The town does not  More

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Denison is not far removed from the old west cowboy culture. Jeans, boots and baseball hats are the dress for everything. The downtown area closes at 5 p.m. Road signs  More

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Over 18 years ago

Denison definitely has four seasons, although the spring and fall can sometimes be brief. Temperatures in the summer can soar above 100 while winter usually always  More

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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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