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Jefferson, TX vs Longview, TX

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Highlights
- Longview spends 14.5% less per student than Jefferson.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 26.1% higher in Longview than in Jefferson. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Longview had 2.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Jefferson

Education
 Jefferson, TXLongview, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student$13,172$11,267$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,416$10,148$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$6,769$6,012$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio10.7713.5816.23
 Students per Librarian19213404573
 Students per Counselor582443530
 Grade School Educ.2.8%6.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.8%8.4%6.3%
 High School Educ.87.4%85.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.0%28.5%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.11.8%8.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.20.9%20.8%33.7%
 Masters Grad.3.7%4.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.0%0.9%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree0.4%0.6%1.5%

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Reviews for Jefferson    2 Reviews

My wife and I have visited Jefferson several times, staying in various B&Bs for our anniversary. We like the small town feel, and have found that most in Jefferson are  More

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Over 13 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 Longview    9 Reviews

I was born and raised here. I don't recommend it. I love religious people but the religious culture here is so suffocating. I felt like I couldn't breath or be  More

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The schools are substandard. Bullying is part of the culture, not only in the schools, but in the work places. The good jobs are 'hidden' - you have to know someone to  More

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Over 14 years ago

Longview, Texas is a growing Northeast Texas town of about 80,000. Lots of families raise their children  More

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75657
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75605 75604 75602 75601

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