2026 Compare Cities Education:
Denison, TX vs Valley Center, KS

Change Cities
Highlights
- Valley Center spends 16.7% less per student than Denison.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 11.1% lower in Valley Center than in Denison. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Valley Center had 0.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Denison
 Denison, TXValley Center, KSUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,018$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,718  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,818$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.3  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5504573
 Students per Counselor362  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.17.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.3%1.5%
Reviews for Denison    4 Reviews

Over 17 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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

Over 19 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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Denison

Reviews for Valley Center    3 Reviews

We moved to Valley Center seven years ago. We found a house on five acres just north of town next to farm acreage. Perfect location as we were returning to the Wichita  More

   |    Reply

We have lived in Valley Center for a couple of years. It was a relatively quiet and friendly town. While it still is, traffic is increasing as more people discover  More

   |    Reply

Over 20 years ago

Valley Center is a wonderful place to raise a family! Its your basic traditional small town with a friendly atmosphere. Everyone knows everyone and you will always walk  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Valley Center


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.