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Laredo, TX vs Gainesville, GA

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Highlights
- Gainesville spends 4.1% less per student than Laredo.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 1.4% lower in Gainesville than in Laredo. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Gainesville had 8.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Laredo
 Laredo, TXGainesville, GAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,714$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,503  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,751$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.8  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4284573
 Students per Counselor339  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock16.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.14.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock75.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.20.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.4%1.5%
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

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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

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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

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Reviews for Gainesville    6 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Don't know if it is the proximity to Atlanta that keeps prices high or the rural/frugal thinking that keeps housing opportunities at a minimum, but after living here for  More

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I moved to Gainesville,Ga in 2010 from NYC and I have found it's a great place to raise your childrens and a good quality of life.It's a good place to live. Gainesville  More

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Over 17 years ago

This is a great place to live if you like the country feel and enjoy all 4 seasons. Nice people and lots to  More

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