2025 Compare Cities Education:
Lexington, VA vs Odessa, TX

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Highlights
- Odessa spends 34.1% less per student than Lexington.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 36.1% higher in Odessa than in Lexington. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Odessa had 15.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Lexington
 Lexington, VAOdessa, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,596$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,386  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,157$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.81  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock15084573
 Students per Counselor237  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock8.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock81.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.11.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.60.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%1.5%
Reviews for Lexington    3 Reviews

I moved to the city of Lexington from Houston 4.5 years ago. I couldn't be happier. Residents are polite and friendly. There is employment for seniors like myself and I  More

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Lexington is a nice little town in the Shenandoah Valley, but is quite expensive to live in. It is most likely due to the snow-birds moving to a location closer to  More

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Over 18 years ago

would love to trade houses in lexington, have a 3+bedroom, 2 bathroom, family living, dining room, hottub room... anyone interested? south west florida small town, 2  More

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Reviews for Odessa    11 Reviews

You need to be a friendly person who likes people, isn't afraid to work hard, and have a strength of character that can handle challenges to make it here. Odessa sits on  More

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Over 4 years ago

I think Odessa is a perfect little west Texas town. There is pride in our homes, pride in our community and pride in our kids. No, it's not a fancy place, but you won't  More

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Over 7 years ago

Listen to me!!! Do not move to this place!! I was born in this dump and couldnt wait to leave! if you are anything but caucassion your opertunities are very very  More

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