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Florence, AZ vs Abilene, TX

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Highlights
- Abilene spends 31.0% more per student than Florence.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 26.1% lower in Abilene than in Florence. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Abilene had 16.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Florence
 Florence, AZAbilene, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,157$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,414  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,650$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio19.38  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock11734573
 Students per Counselor730  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.17.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.13.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%1.5%
Reviews for Florence    5 Reviews

Ian · 
Over 6 years ago

I lived here for two years. The houses are nice, I liked the weather although it is pretty intense in the summer. But I can honestly say it was the worst move we made  More

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Yes, it's hot. Days begin breaking the 100° mark in March. But don't let the number scare you: It's a dry heat, which means that while the intensity is there, it's  More

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Get the flock out of the fast lane, come to Florence, AZ. Centrally located, Top notch amenities for winter visitors. Affordable. Google search Florence, Arizona  More

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Reviews for Abilene    17 Reviews

I've lived in 9 states, traveled over much of the U.S., and Abilene TEXAS is by far the best city I've ever lived. I find it beautiful here, love the climate and low  More

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Over 6 years ago

We moved to Abilene for a military assignment and have never got out of here. We stayed initially for children and grandchildren then elderly parents. Now we can't  More

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I've lived in Abilene for the last 45 years and It's the best place to raise a family. Great churches, schools, jobs and sense of community. There is always something  More

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