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Pearland, TX vs Highlands Ranch, CO

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Highlights
- Highlands Ranch spends 14.9% less per student than Pearland.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 17.1% higher in Highlands Ranch than in Pearland. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Highlands Ranch had 4.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Pearland
 Pearland, TXHighlands Ranch, COUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,699$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,822  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,132$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.05  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9144573
 Students per Counselor393  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.48.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock19.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.9%1.5%
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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Reviews for Highlands Ranch    20 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I was born and raised in Highlands Ranch and I know what you’re thinking. “This is a rich girl.” I am not. My parents moved here before it became rich and boujie and the  More

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Worked in the DTC and HR was an easy commute. The people are yuppy- scum-snobs, who do not thank you for holding the door open for their 3+ children, noses held high in  More

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Over 11 years ago

When we moved here from Denver, about 2.5 yrs ago, I did note the affluence, lack of diversity (compared to Denver) and seeming Stepford Wives phenomenon. It is all  More

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