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Texarkana, AR vs Waco, TX

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- Waco spends 15.5% less per student than Texarkana.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 13.6% higher in Waco than in Texarkana. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Waco had 3.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Texarkana
 Texarkana, ARWaco, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,324$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,501  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,185$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.02  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock13284573
 Students per Counselor291  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock83.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.27.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.18.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.4%1.5%
Reviews for Texarkana    5 Reviews

While Texarkana, Texas can look relatively neat in places, the "Arkansas side" is another story. The majority of this community is infested with crime, homelessness,  More

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What does it mean? Nice people? Nice roads? Bull!!! People in this city don't even say thank you when you give them a favor. Therefore, they are barely say thank  More

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Over 17 years ago

I am thinking of taking a position in Texarkana and wanted some honest feedback from working professionals in the area. I am college educated in mechanical engineering.  More

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Reviews for Waco    20 Reviews

Over 5 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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