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Fredericksburg, VA vs Galveston, TX

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- Galveston spends 5.4% less per student than Fredericksburg.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 11.6% higher in Galveston than in Fredericksburg. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Galveston had 5.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Fredericksburg
 Fredericksburg, VAGalveston, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,297$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,335  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,956$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.73  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock11064573
 Students per Counselor330  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock85.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.42.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.3%1.5%
Reviews for Fredericksburg    17 Reviews

Fredericksburg has an undeniably small town charm and an all around appeal that is hard to beat, in the context of its proximity to the larger DC Metro area. The  More

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I have lived in Fredericksburg for over 10 years and love it. The housing prices are affordable and this historic city has so much to offer. Ideal location also situated  More

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Disclaimer right off the top; yes I know there are good people everywhere and some are here as well but Fredericksburg is far from an ideal place to live and here is  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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