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Laredo, TX vs Grand Forks, ND

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Highlights
- Grand Forks spends 34.5% more per student than Laredo.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 18.8% lower in Grand Forks than in Laredo. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Grand Forks had 36.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Laredo
 Laredo, TXGrand Forks, NDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,440$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,503  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,635$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.8  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock2574573
 Students per Counselor339  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.14.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock13.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.20.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.0%1.5%
Reviews for Laredo    16 Reviews

Over 9 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 13 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 Grand Forks    21 Reviews

I lived here for about a year and I can't say many good things about it. I'll start with the positives, it has low crime rate and stores are all close by. Negatives  More

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Over 8 years ago

I am a black male and recently moved to the area do to a job offer. For the most part the people are friendly. However if you are black be prepared to give an  More

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Over 12 years ago

If you try to get a job here, please know that there is a strong culture of support for bullying and verbal abuse. The HR department openly supports and assists  More

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