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Killeen, TX vs Payson, AZ

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Highlights
- Payson spends 10.2% less per student than Killeen.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 15.3% higher in Payson than in Killeen. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Payson had 1.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Killeen
 Killeen, TXPayson, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,891$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,453  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,591$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.6  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock22074573
 Students per Counselor342  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.31.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.21.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.3%1.5%
Reviews for Killeen    20 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

Having a low cost of living does not mean MOVE HERE! It should be a warning sign for what is wrong with this place. Bestplaces.net has Temple included with this  More

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Our family moved here from Ft Worth looking for a smaller city, slower pace, and friendlier people. Plus we wanted to be near to an active military base that serviced  More

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I've lived in Killeen since 1998 when I was assigned here in the Army and loved it so much me and my wife decided to retire here from the Army in 2001. My wife likes the  More

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Reviews for Payson    15 Reviews

We have lived in Payson for over 5 years and love it. It has two large grocery stores, a Walmart, Home Depot, a dozen thrift/ treasure shops, more local shops than we  More

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Over 7 years ago

Payson is a wonderful town especially for retired people and people that want a slower pace... Lots of outdoor activities  More

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Over 7 years ago

I've lived in Payson for 25 years, thank god I worked out of town. There is a saying GO TO PAYSON ON VACATION GO HOME ON PROBATION TURN IN THREE YOU GO  More

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