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Odessa, TX vs Tarboro, NC

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Highlights
- Tarboro spends 23.4% more per student than Odessa.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 18.4% lower in Tarboro than in Odessa. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Tarboro had 6.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Odessa
 Odessa, TXTarboro, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,837$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,974  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,208$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.44  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock12724573
 Students per Counselor418  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.18.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.7%1.5%
Reviews for Odessa    11 Reviews

You need to be a friendly person who likes people, isn't afraid to work hard, and have a strength of character that can handle challenges to make it here. Odessa sits on  More

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Over 4 years ago

I think Odessa is a perfect little west Texas town. There is pride in our homes, pride in our community and pride in our kids. No, it's not a fancy place, but you won't  More

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Over 7 years ago

Listen to me!!! Do not move to this place!! I was born in this dump and couldnt wait to leave! if you are anything but caucassion your opertunities are very very  More

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Reviews for Tarboro    3 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Tarboro is a small town, but big on hospitality. The people are very friendly and helpful. I moved here almost 4 yrs ago and neighbors welcomed me to the neighborhood  More

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There is nothing here. Nothing for kids to do, nothing for adults to do. The schools are terrible. Your kids will not have a chance in life if they go to Tarboro city  More

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Over 16 years ago

Tarboro is a small town and honestly there is nothing to do here. I have lived here for 4 yrs (my family have lived here much longer, and you have to drive 16-20 miles  More

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