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Leakey, TX vs Amarillo, TX

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Highlights
- Amarillo spends 27.8% less per student than Leakey.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 20.2% higher in Amarillo than in Leakey. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Amarillo had 7.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Leakey
 Leakey, TXAmarillo, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,088$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,562  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,864$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.44  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5844573
 Students per Counselor3800  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock85.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.12.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.12.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%1.5%
Reviews for Leakey    3 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Has you drive into town you get a feel of how small the town is. With a population of 420 people I began to realize why everyone that i talked to were people that had  More

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Over 16 years ago

If you like a slower pace of life surrounded by God's beautiful handiwork then Leakey will make you happy! I cannot say enough about the natural beauty of the area. It  More

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Frio River, winding and twisty roads, birding, motorcycle mecca of Texas, These things and more are yours to enjoy when you visit the Frio Canyon, exotic ranches,  More

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Reviews for Amarillo    31 Reviews

I was originally from here, left for a number of years, and ended up back for a short time due to life circumstances. I have really tried to make the most of my time  More

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Over 7 years ago

I moved to Amarillo when I was five and left at 34, the best thing I ever did. Sadly, I came back to help care for my aging grandmother, and as soon as I can, i am  More

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Over 7 years ago

Amarillo is not a good place to live. For me it was like living in Hell. I lived there for 50 years. I graduated Canyon High. raised two kids. went through a divorce  More

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