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Grand Prairie, TX vs Apache Junction, AZ

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- Apache Junction spends 23.7% less per student than Grand Prairie.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 29.1% higher in Apache Junction than in Grand Prairie. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Apache Junction had 6.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Grand Prairie
 Grand Prairie, TXApache Junction, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,044$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,291  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$4,280$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.01  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock73694573
 Students per Counselor361  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.25.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.5%1.5%
Reviews for Grand Prairie    5 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

If you are a black man, DON'T BELIEVE THE Texas HYPE, GET A JOB FIRST, GET A JOB FIRST!!! have lots of money, start a business if you can. Why? because there are many  More

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Over 15 years ago

Nice senior  More

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Over 18 years ago

I'm from Pennsylvania and we are thinking about moving to Grand Prairie or Plano. The one thing that bothers me is the crime rate in grand prairie. If anyone could give  More

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Reviews for Apache Junction    3 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Apache Junction is more or less a retirement town for those who are not middle class or upper income. It is for those who can not afford to work anymore and live out  More

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Over 17 years ago

i love it here. and it is easy to find a home people are always willing to help you out when you are in  More

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Over 20 years ago

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