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Gaston, NC vs Pearland, TX

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Highlights
- Pearland spends 9.9% more per student than Gaston.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.4% lower in Pearland than in Gaston. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Pearland had 23.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Gaston
 Gaston, NCPearland, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,921$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,987  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,886$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.08  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8814573
 Students per Counselor268  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.14.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.4.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.0%1.5%
Reviews for Gaston    2 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Moved here 3 years ago from Ohio to be near the grandkids. I have found out that taxes, gasoline, utilities, are much higher then Ohio. These items also continue to go  More

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Based on what i know Gaston is the best place to  More

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Reviews for Pearland    8 Reviews

Pearland is truly the epitome of suburban planning gone wrong. Roads are curved for no reason, especially the ones near HEB. Piecemeal planning of retail, dining, etc.  More

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I've lived here for 7 years now. It's one of the most boring places I've ever lived. Yes, it's great for kids since it has good schools, but that's about it. If you want  More

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Safe and growing suburb, with quick access to downtown Houston. Excellent restaurants, school districts, and parks for the kids.  More

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