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Temple, TX vs Rockdale, TX

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Highlights
- Rockdale spends 13.9% less per student than Temple.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 20.6% lower in Rockdale than in Temple. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Rockdale had 9.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Temple
 Temple, TXRockdale, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,353$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,453  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,646$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.6  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock30734573
 Students per Counselor342  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock8.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock81.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.29.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock2.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%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 12 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 13 years ago

Want to know how wonderful temple, texas  More

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Reviews for Rockdale    1 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I have lived just east of Rockdale in Milam County for the last 10 years. My land is located in the Texas Urban Triangle which has made my land a really good investment,  More

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