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Natick, MA vs Lubbock, TX

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Highlights
- Lubbock spends 47.1% less per student than Natick.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 17.9% higher in Lubbock than in Natick. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Lubbock had 9.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Natick
 Natick, MALubbock, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,453$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$19,196  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,056$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.99  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5624573
 Students per Counselor331  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.9.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.68.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.4%1.5%
Reviews for Natick    4 Reviews

I've lived in Natick since the summer of 2006. Here is my honest review. Pros: 1. We landed here for its proximity to Boston via the Commuter Rail, and right now  More

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Over 11 years ago

They have public transportation (a bus). And the city has two stops on the commuter rail to Boston. I like  More

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Over 16 years ago

Natick is a suburb of Boston, approximately 22 miles west. The public schools here are known for their high quality. The town itself is very family-oriented. I love  More

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Reviews for Lubbock    28 Reviews

Just wondering if anyone can give me some suggestions? I plan on retiring in Lubbock,Texas. I plan on renting. Where would be the best area for my family to live? What  More

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Sad to learn how dangerous this West Texas town has become. Completely, over taken with Down trodden people who have little. Burglaries happen hourly at a ridiculous  More

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I was born and raised in Lubbock. More or less,I spent about 30 years of my life there. I will start with the positive. It is a well established and well built city with  More

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