2026 Compare Cities Education:
Richmond, VA vs Carrollton, TX

Change Cities
Highlights
- Carrollton spends 4.0% more per student than Richmond.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.1% lower in Carrollton than in Richmond. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Carrollton had 1.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Richmond
 Richmond, VACarrollton, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,080$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,373  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,983$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.41  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10184573
 Students per Counselor272  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.43.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.2%1.5%
Reviews for Richmond    109 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Lived here for a year and it’s not perfect but it’s constantly improving now (areas redevloped, more businesses, job growth). Cost of living is great compared to  More

   |    Reply

Over 5 years ago

We love Richmond so much that when we talk about where we'd like to live if we could live anywhere in the US, we always come back to RVA. We live in the city proper  More

   |    Reply

Over 5 years ago

I'm an out-of-towner but am coming up on 1 year in Richmond. I would summarize it this way: the best thing and the worst thing about Richmond is its location. I'll  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Richmond

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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Carrollton


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.