2026 Compare Cities Education:
Jacksonville, FL vs Laredo, TX

Change Cities
Highlights
- Laredo spends 24.2% more per student than Jacksonville.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 18.2% lower in Laredo than in Jacksonville. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Laredo had 22.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Jacksonville
 Jacksonville, FLLaredo, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,219$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,258  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,186$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.1  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5684573
 Students per Counselor506  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock16.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock69.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.3%1.5%
Reviews for Jacksonville    174 Reviews

I moved from a small town in Ohio around four years ago, I was 24 years old. Now, at 28, my outlook about living here has changed. I have came to the conclusion, that,  More

   |    Reply

I’ve lived in Jacksonville for 12+ years(but visited on and off much longer). There’s things I love and things I hate and just like any place there are pros and cons.  More

   |    Reply

We have been investigating Jax for a while. It looks like the Southside, Baymeadows and the further East you get is great. Any thoughts on moving to those areas, pretty  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Jacksonville

Reviews for Laredo    16 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

The only occupation that is growing, in my opinion, is the transportation / trucking industry. I worked in that field for 18 yrs. and take it from me, unless you are the  More

   |    Reply

If you like DRY, ARID HEAT, Laredo is for you. Now I'm not talking beach heat with a warm tropical breeze blowing over the palm trees and toseling your hair as you play  More

   |    Reply

Over 14 years ago

Laredo could be a better city if only it embraced a diverse population. It could grow into a beautiful and attrative if it did that and built the infrastructures that  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Laredo


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.