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Florence, AZ vs Big Spring, TX

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Highlights
- Big Spring spends 20.3% more per student than Florence.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 29.8% lower in Big Spring than in Florence. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Big Spring had 5.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Florence

Education
 Florence, AZBig Spring, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student$10,044$12,082$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,414$9,940$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$4,280$5,778$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio19.3813.6116.23
 Students per Librarian736911414573
 Students per Counselor730391530
 Grade School Educ.8.0%9.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.17.4%11.9%6.3%
 High School Educ.74.6%78.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.8%25.3%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.6.7%6.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.13.0%11.9%33.7%
 Masters Grad.3.3%2.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.1%1.1%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree0.3%0.4%1.5%

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Reviews for Florence    5 Reviews

Ian · 
Over 4 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 Big Spring    4 Reviews

I lived in Big Spring for a few years.i loved it.Being from the East it was an adventure. Cactus,roadrunners,rodeos,rattlesnake roundup.cattle,possum kingdom lake.I  More

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Over 7 years ago

We picked Big Spring over Midland because of the rolling hills and nature. True there isn't a lot to do here except hike or run the mountain. There is a small movie  More

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Over 15 years ago

One of the worse places to live in the United States. Ranks in the top 17 Texas cities with the highest property taxes. Ranks at the extreme low end of education  More

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85132
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