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Farmers Branch, TX vs The Colony, TX

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- The Colony spends 22.1% more per student than Farmers Branch.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.1% lower in The Colony than in Farmers Branch. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- The Colony had 13.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Farmers Branch
 Farmers Branch, TXThe Colony, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,080$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,291  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,983$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.01  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10184573
 Students per Counselor361  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.42.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.9%1.5%
Reviews for Farmers Branch    4 Reviews

Lived along Webb Chapel/Valley View area, nice house, property taxes out of control but the biggest danger is the speeding up and down Webb Chapel/ Josey/Valley View,   More

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Over 6 years ago

I have lived in Farmers Branch for two years. The amenities include a recreation and fitness center, a water park, a dog park, a farmers market, holiday celebrations, a  More

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This city is unbelievable. Farmers Branch can care less about human beings who were not born in the USA. They are people just like us who wants a chance at a better life  More

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Reviews for The Colony    8 Reviews

I've lived in The Colony since 2001. It's never been a fancy place but it was decent enough. We were famous for being the only wet city around and having plenty of  More

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The Colony is a true gem! A wonderful location to raise your children, excellent schools, low crime, and affordable housing! A true community feel with tons of kid  More

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Over 14 years ago

I was surprised to read 3 negative views on The COlony. We love it here. It has a small town feel and is very friendly. We live in a perfectly lovely neighborhood. The  More

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