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Garland, TX vs Carrollton, TX

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- Carrollton spends 22.1% more per student than Garland.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.1% lower in Carrollton than in Garland. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Carrollton had 13.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Garland
 Garland, TXCarrollton, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,080$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,291  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,983$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.01  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10184573
 Students per Counselor361  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.23.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.2%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

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Reviews for Carrollton    16 Reviews
Marie · Carrollton, TX
Carrollton Texas Best city in the US
Over 4 years ago

Love Carrollton, Texas. When I compare my city to any other city where my friends live Carrollton always comes out ahead in every area. I especially like to compare  More

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CHERYL · 
Corrupt Care-less a ton Carrollton
Over 5 years ago

As a former resident of Carrollton, I can say that this city has become corrupted. I would not advise anyone to move here. The people are disrespectful, rude, and will  More

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Marie · Carrollton, TX
All time favorite place to live.
Over 5 years ago

I have lived in Carrollton, Texas since 1999 (21 years). This is the most convenient, safe and reasonable priced housing area. Public transportation is available but  More

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