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Marshall, TX vs Waco, TX

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Highlights
- Waco spends 10.3% more per student than Marshall.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 66.0% lower in Waco than in Marshall. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Waco had 3.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Marshall
 Marshall, TXWaco, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,324$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,975  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,185$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio40.18  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock13284573
 Students per Counselor989  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock83.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.27.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.20.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.4%1.5%
Reviews for Marshall    1 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I have lived in Marshall since the early 90s. I am desperate to leave! We have been on a downward spiral since Katrina... Alot of the evacuees never left. Jobs are non  More

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Reviews for Waco    20 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

This town is a nightmare for all nearby towns or people passing through. Expect to add an hour to your trip if you're passing through. Traffic. Traffic traffic.  More

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Best city in Texas when you count traffic, housing cost, eateries, Baylor Bear sports, largest urban lake in Texas, Texas Rangers Hall of Fame, Texas Sports Hall of  More

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i was raised in waco tx and recently moved to country to get away from the drama and crime associated w living in waco.But it seems now the city of Waco has purchased  More

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