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San Antonio, TX vs Amarillo, TX

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Highlights
- Amarillo spends 8.5% less per student than San Antonio.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 7.7% lower in Amarillo than in San Antonio. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Amarillo had 2.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to San Antonio

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 San Antonio, TXAmarillo, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student$13,214$12,088$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,259$9,403$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$6,154$5,864$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.913.7516.23
 Students per Librarian8255844573
 Students per Counselor397358530
 Grade School Educ.7.9%7.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.9%7.6%6.3%
 High School Educ.83.3%85.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.5%25.0%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.8.0%8.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.27.3%24.3%33.7%
 Masters Grad.7.2%5.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.0%1.2%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.2%1.0%1.5%

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Reviews for San Antonio    239 Reviews

I've lived here 13 years now and hoping to move!! Not the most exiting place to live if you enjoy being outdoors for activities like biking, hiking or even walking or  More

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I lived in San Antonio for about 7 months or so, and for a reason! Like anywhere I think SA has its pros and cons, but ultimately being in my early 20s and single I  More

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Over 2 years ago

Overall, San Antonio is a nice place to live. The weather is generally pleasant but from mid June to about mid September, it does get scorching hot. I remember one  More

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Reviews for Amarillo    31 Reviews

I was originally from here, left for a number of years, and ended up back for a short time due to life circumstances. I have really tried to make the most of my time  More

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Over 5 years ago

I moved to Amarillo when I was five and left at 34, the best thing I ever did. Sadly, I came back to help care for my aging grandmother, and as soon as I can, i am  More

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Over 5 years ago

Amarillo is not a good place to live. For me it was like living in Hell. I lived there for 50 years. I graduated Canyon High. raised two kids. went through a divorce  More

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ZIPS IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
78245, 78228, 78250, 78251, 78240, 78249, 78254, 78223, 78207, 78247, 57 total
ZIPS IN AMARILLO, TEXAS
79109, 79107, 79106, 79118, 79110, 79108, 79119, 79103, 79102, 79124, 14 total

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