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Lubbock, TX vs Laredo, TX

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- Laredo spends 1.9% less per student than Lubbock.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.7% higher in Laredo than in Lubbock. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Laredo had 21.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Lubbock
 Lubbock, TXLaredo, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,219$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,965  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,186$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.14  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5684573
 Students per Counselor332  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock16.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock69.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.33.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.3%1.5%
Reviews for Lubbock    28 Reviews

Just wondering if anyone can give me some suggestions? I plan on retiring in Lubbock,Texas. I plan on renting. Where would be the best area for my family to live? What  More

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Sad to learn how dangerous this West Texas town has become. Completely, over taken with Down trodden people who have little. Burglaries happen hourly at a ridiculous  More

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I was born and raised in Lubbock. More or less,I spent about 30 years of my life there. I will start with the positive. It is a well established and well built city with  More

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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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