2026 Compare Cities Education:
Midland, TX vs Lafayette, CA

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Highlights
- Lafayette spends 1.5% more per student than Midland.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 41.9% higher in Lafayette than in Midland. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Lafayette had 16.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Midland
 Midland, TXLafayette, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,192$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,910  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,565$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.65  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock75184573
 Students per Counselor401  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock21.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.9%1.5%
Reviews for Midland    36 Reviews

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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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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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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Reviews for Lafayette    4 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Living in Lafayette is wonderful, if you can afford it! The rolling hills, the great schools and the climate make this a great place to  More

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Great place to raise kids, nice restaurants and some good stores. A bit sparse on things like theaters etc. Weather in Summer is HOT HOT HOT. Bring sunblock and  More

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Over 19 years ago

Summers are too cool due to marine  More

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