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Garland, TX vs Altamonte Springs, FL

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- Altamonte Springs spends 24.7% less per student than Garland.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 25.4% higher in Altamonte Springs than in Garland. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Altamonte Springs had 21.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Garland
 Garland, TXAltamonte Springs, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,912$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,291  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,272$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.01  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock66734573
 Students per Counselor361  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock14.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.23.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
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Reviews for Garland    16 Reviews
lee · Garland, TX
Crime
Over 12 years ago

The Garland PD has evolved into a very professional force.When I moved here in the mid 80s, it was ' cowboy cops'. As a volunteer I have worked with the PD and seen a  More

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lee · Garland, TX
A more accurate overview
Over 12 years ago

We moved to Garland in 1985 coming from 10 years in other countries, NY,CT,HI,OR. I saw potential and must commend out police , fire water and sanitation depts. The  More

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DANNY · Garland, TX
climate
Over 14 years ago

Too  More

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Reviews for Altamonte Springs    9 Reviews
Dalynda · Altamonte Springs, FL
Nice city
Over 9 years ago

I have been living here for about 4 months, nice city, traffic is not too bad, unless u get close to Orlando, love the weather, hot but always refreshing air, lots of  More

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Karen · Naples, FL
Crime rate 20% higher than the national average.
Over 9 years ago

The overall crime rate in Altamonte Springs is 20% higher than than the national  More

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Jan · Altamonte Springs, FL
Quality of Life in Central Florida
Over 13 years ago

Life here, as a retiree, is wonderful -- close to SO MANY Florida attractions -- parks, lakes, shopping galore, and, of course, all of the Disney parks and  More

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