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Frederick, MD vs Harlingen, TX

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- Harlingen spends 21.1% less per student than Frederick.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 7.9% lower in Harlingen than in Frederick. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Harlingen had 14.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Frederick
 Frederick, MDHarlingen, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,799$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,638  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,639$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.65  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5194573
 Students per Counselor295  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock11.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock77.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.41.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.7%1.5%
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Reviews for Frederick    19 Reviews
dee · Frederick, MD
not so good
Over 7 years ago

I have been here 28 years,working in D.C with 3-4 hour commute ,one highway only to travel.Traffic is awful 24-7.Abandoned shopping centers for 10-15 years,& other  More

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Nicole · Frederick, MD
Sr. Health Claims Examiner salary
Over 11 years ago

Company with the most  More

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George · Frederick, MD
Frederick Crime
Over 12 years ago

Crime seems to be pretty low here. Police do an excellent  More

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Reviews for Harlingen    6 Reviews
Texasagape · Mineral Wells, TX
Sunshine and Opportunity Await
Over 5 years ago

Harlingen is a city that offers retirees the most bang for the buck! It is near enough to McAllen and Brownsville and all they offer. You get a wide variety of shopping  More

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Texasagape · Mineral Wells, TX
Not as Bland as You Might Think!
Over 8 years ago

This area of the state of Texas is bland to most people from the East and northeast. However the community has everything you need at a price you can afford. Dining out  More

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Scott · Bemidji, MN
Great Place
Over 9 years ago

Here is what you will not get in Harlingen: easy access to great museums and Michelin starred restaurants. However, there are things that counter it. 1) It is  More

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