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Paradise Valley, AZ vs Galveston, TX

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- Galveston spends 25.9% more per student than Paradise Valley.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 16.0% lower in Galveston than in Paradise Valley. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Galveston had 13.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Paradise Valley
 Paradise Valley, AZGalveston, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,297$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,653  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,956$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.24  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock11064573
 Students per Counselor718  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock85.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.71.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree16.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.3%1.5%
Reviews for Paradise Valley    1 Reviews

In addition to some of the best climate, other than months of mid June through mid October, we have many hiking, tennis, and golf opportunities. Sky Harbor airport is  More

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Reviews for Galveston    11 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Your intro page for Galveston, Texas shows the location as: Location: Southeast Texas, 50 miles inland from the Gulf Coast I'd like to let you know that Galveston (not  More

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Galveston is one of the friendliest, relaxing invigorating places my family and I have visited. My children love this island, and we are considering moving here.  More

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I was born on the island in 1948 and graduated from Ball High in 1966. Growing up on the island was a lot of fun and the island was clean and safe. I have seen the  More

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