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Prospect, KY vs Carrollton, TX

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Highlights
- Carrollton spends 3.0% more per student than Prospect.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.0% lower in Carrollton than in Prospect. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Carrollton had 10.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Prospect
 Prospect, KYCarrollton, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,080$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,255  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,983$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.15  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10184573
 Students per Counselor227  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.71.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree10.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.2%1.5%
Reviews for Prospect    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Although housing is more expensive than most other cities in Kentucky, as are the real estate taxes it is worth it for the piece of mind and the great schools. Otherwise  More

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Quick response to what was posted. I would say her post is inaccurate except for the part about taxes. People are friendlier and more laid back than the people up  More

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Everything is relative as the saying goes, but we transplanted here from Germantown, TN (which we loved)to Prospect, KY (suburb of Louisville). We find the people are  More

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Reviews for Carrollton    16 Reviews

Love Carrollton, Texas. When I compare my city to any other city where my friends live Carrollton always comes out ahead in every area. I especially like to compare  More

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CHERYL · 

As a former resident of Carrollton, I can say that this city has become corrupted. I would not advise anyone to move here. The people are disrespectful, rude, and will  More

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I have lived in Carrollton, Texas since 1999 (21 years). This is the most convenient, safe and reasonable priced housing area. Public transportation is available but  More

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