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Lubbock, TX vs Wilkes-Barre, PA

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- Wilkes-Barre spends 38.1% more per student than Lubbock.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 11.9% higher in Wilkes-Barre than in Lubbock. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Wilkes-Barre had 3.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Lubbock
 Lubbock, TXWilkes-Barre, PAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,203$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,965  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,977$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.14  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock13644573
 Students per Counselor332  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock85.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.33.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.9%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 Wilkes-Barre    2 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I had the privilege of being born and raised here in Wilkes-Barre. Unfortunately, the town has deteriorated tremendously. I shall list pros vs.  More

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Over 18 years ago

Wilkes-Barre was a wonderful place to go to college. With two schools near each other (King's College and Wilkes College) the atmosphere was exciting. The city of itself  More

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