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Lubbock, TX vs Lexington, KY

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- Lexington spends 20.3% more per student than Lubbock.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.7% lower in Lexington than in Lubbock. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Lexington had 4.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Lubbock
 Lubbock, TXLexington, KYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,980$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,965  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,210$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.14  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6474573
 Students per Counselor332  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.33.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.4%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 Lexington    62 Reviews

Lexington is a beautiful city. There are tons of tree lined streets and even trees in both sides of the city's only freeway. It's relatively small, which can be both  More

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Over 5 years ago

Very beautiful/underrated city!!  More

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I have lived here now for over five years, originally from the west coast and here is my top 10 for why you should NOT move here. #1 The Culture: They have none, it  More

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