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Olathe, KS vs Lubbock, TX

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Highlights
- Lubbock spends 10.5% less per student than Olathe.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.4% higher in Lubbock than in Olathe. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Lubbock had 6.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Olathe

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 Olathe, KSLubbock, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student$13,913$12,453$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,650$9,965$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$7,166$6,056$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.4114.1416.23
 Students per Librarian4995624573
 Students per Counselor409332530
 Grade School Educ.2.4%5.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.4%6.8%6.3%
 High School Educ.94.1%88.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.2%22.7%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.8.5%7.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.50.2%33.9%33.7%
 Masters Grad.14.7%8.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.1%2.1%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree2.1%2.4%1.5%

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Reviews for Olathe    15 Reviews

I've lived in Olathe for 12 years. Olathe is a quiet bedroom community with great schools. 21st Century program provides many career path choices at the high school  More

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Over 6 years ago

I'm just going to give it right to ya! Olathe is closer of a normal mid-class neighborhood than say; Overland Park$$$. And if you like hoe-down country style, go South  More

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Lived in Olathe since about 1980. I can say Olathe is a great place to make a living, live life etc. It's one of those places that the UPS driver can leave a package  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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ZIPS IN OLATHE, KANSAS
66062 66061
ZIPS IN LUBBOCK, TEXAS
79424, 79423, 79416, 79413, 79407, 79414, 79403, 79415, 79412, 79404, 14 total

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