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Jefferson, TX vs De Kalb, TX

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- De Kalb spends 7.3% less per student than Jefferson.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 12.1% higher in De Kalb than in Jefferson. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- De Kalb had 1.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Jefferson
 Jefferson, TXDe Kalb, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,209$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,416  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,879$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio10.77  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock12564573
 Students per Counselor582  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.20.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.0%1.5%
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Reviews for Jefferson    1 Reviews
Mother · Jefferson, TX
Old town feel.
Over 15 years ago

I've been here close to 4 yrs moved from Florida. Looked forward to small town peaceful country living. I figured the small town would be better for raising kids.  More

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Reviews for De Kalb    2 Reviews
Deb · De Kalb, TX
Sweet small town
Over 4 years ago

If you are looking for a small town charm, Super friendly neighbors and peace and quiet This is the place to hang your  More

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Dean  · Huntington Beach, CA
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Over 9 years ago

For such a small town to have such a high crime rating. Sad. People need to exercise their right to using self defense. Maybe the problem people will move  More

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