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Mount Vernon, WA vs Pearland, TX

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Highlights
- Pearland spends 17.4% less per student than Mount Vernon.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 14.6% lower in Pearland than in Mount Vernon. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Pearland had 7.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Mount Vernon
 Mount Vernon, WAPearland, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,921$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$15,430  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,886$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.62  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8814573
 Students per Counselor348  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.25.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.0%1.5%
Reviews for Mount Vernon    6 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I'm sure it has its flaws, but what stands with me is that everyone whom i meet here is *so polite!* .. People smile and wave you through in traffic. They speak to you  More

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Over 10 years ago

Very little available on starter home price  More

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Over 11 years ago

It rains here a lot. We joke that when the forecast says a 50% chance of rain that it will rain 50% of the day. However, when the sun shines it is beautiful. It is  More

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Reviews for Pearland    8 Reviews

Pearland is truly the epitome of suburban planning gone wrong. Roads are curved for no reason, especially the ones near HEB. Piecemeal planning of retail, dining, etc.  More

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I've lived here for 7 years now. It's one of the most boring places I've ever lived. Yes, it's great for kids since it has good schools, but that's about it. If you want  More

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Safe and growing suburb, with quick access to downtown Houston. Excellent restaurants, school districts, and parks for the kids.  More

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