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Rome, GA vs Abilene, TX

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- Abilene spends 7.6% less per student than Rome.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.4% higher in Abilene than in Rome. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Abilene had 10.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Rome
 Rome, GAAbilene, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,157$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,770  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,650$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock11734573
 Students per Counselor426  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.25.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%1.5%
Reviews for Rome    11 Reviews

Outside of the Atlanta area, ROME is one of Georgia's largest cities and is the heart of the ABC TRIANGLE (Atlanta, Birmingham and Chattanooga all easy drives from  More

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I moved to Rome Georgia with my wife almost 30 years ago from New Jersey and raised four children in this wonderful community. It is a beautiful place to  More

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Over 12 years ago

Climate is very comfortable. Some humidity, but overall, it isn't too hot or  More

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Reviews for Abilene    17 Reviews

I've lived in 9 states, traveled over much of the U.S., and Abilene TEXAS is by far the best city I've ever lived. I find it beautiful here, love the climate and low  More

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Over 6 years ago

We moved to Abilene for a military assignment and have never got out of here. We stayed initially for children and grandchildren then elderly parents. Now we can't  More

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I've lived in Abilene for the last 45 years and It's the best place to raise a family. Great churches, schools, jobs and sense of community. There is always something  More

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