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Marfa, TX vs Midland, TX

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- Midland spends 12.1% more per student than Marfa.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 18.1% higher in Midland than in Marfa. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Midland had 25.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Marfa
 Marfa, TXMidland, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,962$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,324  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,541$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.25  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock12964573
 Students per Counselor1304  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock84.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.30.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.25.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%1.5%
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Reviews for Marfa    1 Reviews
We're from the Government. We are here to help. · Barry, TX
Nice, quiet, and really, really off the beaten pat
Over 12 years ago

Liven in the area back in the 80s. Visited in 2008. The town has changed some. It's always been a nice, quiet, friendly town. It is really way out there, though.   More

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Reviews for Midland    36 Reviews
Dee · Midland, TX
One of the kindest and caring people on earth
Over 5 years ago

We came from Central CA to Midland, TX for work. We love this amazing city. People are kind, caring & thoughtful. We love the neighborhood and people ate so giving of  More

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Noneof · Midland, TX
Mixed Feelings -- Good and Bad
Over 6 years ago

I lived in Midland for 10 years (about 20 years ago) and have returned for family reasons. Have noticed Midland has really grown and is sprawling out along I20 toward  More

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Devin · Midland, TX
A paradox
Over 7 years ago

Midland is somewhat of a paradox, people move here for the job opportunities. You live here so that you can make a good living, but all your money goes to the high cost  More

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