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McAllen, TX vs Harrison, AR

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Highlights
- Harrison spends 5.0% less per student than McAllen.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 40.6% lower in Harrison than in McAllen. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Harrison had 14.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to McAllen
 McAllen, TXHarrison, ARUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,389$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,138  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,493$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.11  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4614573
 Students per Counselor359  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.7%1.5%
Reviews for Mcallen    17 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

My wife and I are snowbirds from Iowa. We tried the McAllen area for a couple of seasons. We didn't like it, and have since opted for Mesa, AZ. Mesa ranked No. 8 in the  More

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On transfer here for two years now. Pros: Daytime traffic is pretty decent, when using Interstate 2. Home prices are cheaper, when compared to the national average.  More

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Over 12 years ago

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Reviews for Harrison    4 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

I've lived here for 11  More

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Over 16 years ago

Hot & humid in the summer. Cold with ice storms in the whinter. Beutyfull colors in the fall. Rains alot in the spring but pleasant  More

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Over 17 years ago

Harrison is a lovely town close to the Buffalo National River, in the middle of the beautiful Ozarks, Branson, Mo, and several lakes. The area is green and lush,the  More

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