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Gainesville, TX vs San Marcos, CA

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- San Marcos spends 31.5% more per student than Gainesville.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 61.8% higher in San Marcos than in Gainesville. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- San Marcos had 9.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Gainesville
 Gainesville, TXSan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,358$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,743  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,084$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock187444573
 Students per Counselor276  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.16.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.7%1.5%
Reviews for Gainesville    2 Reviews

Over 14 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

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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

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Reviews for San Marcos    5 Reviews

Just an amazing place to live. I have lived in 7 states and almost countless cities. Sam Marcos is one of the best. This is literally the longest place I have lived  More

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Over 15 years ago

Is this area to expensive for the average income retired  More

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Over 18 years ago

Beautiful Mediterranean climate with bright sunshine and ocean breazes. City is just 15 minutes away from the  More

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