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Taylor, TX vs Waco, TX

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Highlights
- Waco spends 10.2% less per student than Taylor.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.5% lower in Waco than in Taylor. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Waco had 4.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Taylor
 Taylor, TXWaco, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,324$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,918  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,185$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.01  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock13284573
 Students per Counselor415  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock83.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.14.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.4%1.5%
Reviews for Taylor    8 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

Recently moved to Dallas and am missing the small town feel of Taylor. There's been a ton of growth in the past few years. Lots of new houses being built and jobs coming  More

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Over 9 years ago

Hopeful  More

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Over 11 years ago

crosby is the best place i lived in a ong time to bad im not there any more the people in crosby are so nice there isnt a place i would go besides crosby and if any of  More

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Reviews for Waco    20 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

This town is a nightmare for all nearby towns or people passing through. Expect to add an hour to your trip if you're passing through. Traffic. Traffic traffic.  More

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Best city in Texas when you count traffic, housing cost, eateries, Baylor Bear sports, largest urban lake in Texas, Texas Rangers Hall of Fame, Texas Sports Hall of  More

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i was raised in waco tx and recently moved to country to get away from the drama and crime associated w living in waco.But it seems now the city of Waco has purchased  More

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