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South Houston, TX vs Garland, TX

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- Garland spends 2.7% more per student than South Houston.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.1% lower in Garland than in South Houston. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Garland had 25.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to South Houston
 South Houston, TXGarland, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,172$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,139  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,920$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.82  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9714573
 Students per Counselor473  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock11.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.17.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock78.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.15.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.9.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%1.5%
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Reviews for South Houston    1 Reviews
Kenia · Leonia, NJ
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Over 14 years ago

I'm relocating from NJ/NY area and would like feedback on South Houston, TX or any other small city where the cost of living is under U.S. average, housing is  More

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Reviews for Garland    16 Reviews
lee · Garland, TX
Crime
Over 12 years ago

The Garland PD has evolved into a very professional force.When I moved here in the mid 80s, it was ' cowboy cops'. As a volunteer I have worked with the PD and seen a  More

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lee · Garland, TX
A more accurate overview
Over 12 years ago

We moved to Garland in 1985 coming from 10 years in other countries, NY,CT,HI,OR. I saw potential and must commend out police , fire water and sanitation depts. The  More

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DANNY · Garland, TX
climate
Over 14 years ago

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