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Fair Oaks, CA vs Galveston, TX

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Highlights
- Galveston spends 12.7% less per student than Fair Oaks.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 32.7% lower in Galveston than in Fair Oaks. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Galveston had 10.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Fair Oaks
 Fair Oaks, CAGalveston, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,297$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,484  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,956$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio22.75  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock11064573
 Students per Counselor641  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock85.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.45.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.3%1.5%
Reviews for Fair Oaks    7 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I grew up in the little section nestled near the hospital, It's more citrus heights than it is fair oaks but i get in on a technicality. I loved growing up here, hella  More

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Moved here in June and am leaving in September. Not an ideal place. Sacramento county is one of the worst. Move to Placer county, much better amenities. There are NO  More

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Over 16 years ago

I've lived in Orangevale, CA for about 10 years. Fair Oaks is right next door and ever since I've lived in the area I have LOVED Fair Oaks. The homes off of Winding Way  More

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Reviews for Galveston    11 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Your intro page for Galveston, Texas shows the location as: Location: Southeast Texas, 50 miles inland from the Gulf Coast I'd like to let you know that Galveston (not  More

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Galveston is one of the friendliest, relaxing invigorating places my family and I have visited. My children love this island, and we are considering moving here.  More

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I was born on the island in 1948 and graduated from Ball High in 1966. Growing up on the island was a lot of fun and the island was clean and safe. I have seen the  More

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