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Galveston, TX vs Rockport, TX

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- Rockport spends 5.0% more per student than Galveston.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.4% lower in Rockport than in Galveston. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Rockport had 5.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Galveston
 Galveston, TXRockport, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,965$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,827  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,270$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.32  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10474573
 Students per Counselor409  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.7%1.5%
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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Reviews for Rockport    5 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Get away from the noisy, crowded beaches of the north Gulf Coast and come to Rockport! The small, seaside arts community is friendly and affordable, with one of the top  More

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Do you think that Texas is just ranches and desert? Think again. Texas has some of the best waterfront properties in the US. From rivers, to lakes, to the gulf coast,  More

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Over 15 years ago

Move here only if you have a job waiting, or are retired with a Good income stream. I you move here expect a low paying job (if you can find one). Starting in 2010  More

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