2026 Compare Cities Education:
Gainesville, TX vs Brenham, TX

Change Cities
Highlights
- Brenham spends 11.3% less per student than Gainesville.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 8.9% lower in Brenham than in Gainesville. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Brenham had 6.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Gainesville
 Gainesville, TXBrenham, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,034$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,743  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,170$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10814573
 Students per Counselor276  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock84.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.16.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.9%1.5%
Reviews for Gainesville    2 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I have lived here for the last 52 years, and my parents and grandparents were also born here in Gainesville, Cooke county. I am very disheartened by the increase in  More

   |    Reply

Unemplyment for peoples of African descent seem to be way higher than the city average. Culturally the town is very segregated emotional and culturaly with limited  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Gainesville

Reviews for Brenham    9 Reviews

Brenham is a typical town of it's size in Texas. The folks are friendly, but like anyplace else, it helps to have a group like a church, VFW, etc to introduce you to  More

   |    Reply

Was amazed at how many of the locals greeted us warmly each time we visited, though no one knew  More

   |    Reply

They have vets that will kill your cats at point blank range. See national news and social media sites. The ice cream will kill you with some deadly bacteria. Again  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Brenham


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.