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Emory, TX vs Waco, TX

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- Waco spends 4.3% more per student than Emory.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.2% higher in Waco than in Emory. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Waco had 11.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Emory
 Emory, TXWaco, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,324$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,047  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,185$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.51  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock13284573
 Students per Counselor576  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.14.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock83.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.8.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.4%1.5%
Reviews for Emory    4 Reviews

Lived here 9 years. Just don't. Moved here for the air quality, it's terrific. But it's a very closed-minded community. If you're not related to the founding fathers  More

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wow, where to start. Moved to Emory looking for some peace and quiet from the big city and got lot more than we bargained for. chech ot these  More

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Reviews for Waco    20 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

This town is a nightmare for all nearby towns or people passing through. Expect to add an hour to your trip if you're passing through. Traffic. Traffic traffic.  More

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Best city in Texas when you count traffic, housing cost, eateries, Baylor Bear sports, largest urban lake in Texas, Texas Rangers Hall of Fame, Texas Sports Hall of  More

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i was raised in waco tx and recently moved to country to get away from the drama and crime associated w living in waco.But it seems now the city of Waco has purchased  More

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