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Killen, AL vs Texarkana, TX

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Highlights
- Texarkana spends 7.5% more per student than Killen.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 34.2% lower in Texarkana than in Killen. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Texarkana had 0.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Killen
 Killen, ALTexarkana, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,209$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,311  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,879$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.35  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock12564573
 Students per Counselor349  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.15.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.15.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.9%1.5%
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Texarkana, Texas is the main powerhouse of the wider Texarkana-Tex/Ark Metro Area (if you can call it that). This is a good small city which has all the amenities for a  More

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As a life long resident of Texarkana, I've always felt a sense of pride for my city. However, I recently had an eye opening experience. After the company I worked for  More

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Over 12 years ago

Very slow paced. Not a lot in the way of entertainment or  More

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