2026 Compare Cities Education:
Temple, TX vs Cowpens, SC

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Highlights
- Cowpens spends 1.3% more per student than Temple.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 11.9% lower in Cowpens than in Temple. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Cowpens had 2.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Temple
 Temple, TXCowpens, SCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,538$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,453  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,677$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.6  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4244573
 Students per Counselor342  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock19.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.29.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%1.5%
Reviews for Temple    4 Reviews

I've lived in Temple for about two years now and love it. The historic downtown and supportive community have made this a special place to  More

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Over 13 years ago

Can anyone tell me if the Killeen-Temple-Ft. Hood area is a good place to live for African-American  More

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Over 14 years ago

Want to know how wonderful temple, texas  More

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Reviews for Cowpens    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

I am a native of Cowpens. I lived elsewhere for several years but moved back here by choice, and don't intend to leave again. Some counterpoints to Brad's review:   More

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Look at this site's data on cost of living. 24% less than national average. You can't beat that. Often, a low cost of living will be associated with a high crime rate.  More

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