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Ponca City, OK vs Waco, TX

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- Waco spends 2.6% less per student than Ponca City.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 12.8% lower in Waco than in Ponca City. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Waco had 5.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Ponca City
 Ponca City, OKWaco, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,324$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,725  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,185$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.66  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock13284573
 Students per Counselor300  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock83.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.18.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.4%1.5%
Reviews for Ponca City    1 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

Ponca City is a great place to live and raise a family. Located within 100 miles of three major cities and yet in a small town with great schools and friendly people  More

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Reviews for Waco    20 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

This town is a nightmare for all nearby towns or people passing through. Expect to add an hour to your trip if you're passing through. Traffic. Traffic traffic.  More

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Best city in Texas when you count traffic, housing cost, eateries, Baylor Bear sports, largest urban lake in Texas, Texas Rangers Hall of Fame, Texas Sports Hall of  More

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i was raised in waco tx and recently moved to country to get away from the drama and crime associated w living in waco.But it seems now the city of Waco has purchased  More

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