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Port Aransas, TX vs Harlingen, TX

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- Harlingen spends 1.8% less per student than Port Aransas.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.2% lower in Harlingen than in Port Aransas. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Harlingen had 19.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Port Aransas
 Port Aransas, TXHarlingen, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,799$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,087  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,639$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.89  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5194573
 Students per Counselor329  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock11.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock77.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.36.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.7%1.5%
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Reviews for Port Aransas    2 Reviews
Abhd · Port Aransas, TX
Beaches, etc.
Over 15 years ago

Nice beach access. Some weekends are crowded but weekdays are better if you don't want the crowds. One of the better places to spend time on the Texas Gulf  More

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Kevin · Port Aransas, TX
Wonderful Climate, friendly atmosphere
Over 19 years ago

I live in Port Aransas, TX. It is a resort town on a barrier island about 30 miles from Corpus  More

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Reviews for Harlingen    6 Reviews
Texasagape · Mineral Wells, TX
Sunshine and Opportunity Await
Over 4 years ago

Harlingen is a city that offers retirees the most bang for the buck! It is near enough to McAllen and Brownsville and all they offer. You get a wide variety of shopping  More

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Texasagape · Mineral Wells, TX
Not as Bland as You Might Think!
Over 7 years ago

This area of the state of Texas is bland to most people from the East and northeast. However the community has everything you need at a price you can afford. Dining out  More

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Scott · Bemidji, MN
Great Place
Over 8 years ago

Here is what you will not get in Harlingen: easy access to great museums and Michelin starred restaurants. However, there are things that counter it. 1) It is  More

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