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Tyler, TX vs De Kalb, TX

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Highlights
- De Kalb spends 5.8% less per student than Tyler.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 13.8% lower in De Kalb than in Tyler. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- De Kalb had 1.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Tyler
 Tyler, TXDe Kalb, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,209$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,578  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,879$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock12564573
 Students per Counselor378  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.0%1.5%
Reviews for Tyler    29 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Upon reading numerous reviews on living in Tyler TX, after I and my family moved here!!!! I really wish I had read before leaving my home state to come here. Most of the  More

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My husband and I moved to a cabin in the woods just outside Tyler in 2007, so we've been here almost 15 years. Pros that other reviewers haven't mentioned: 1. very  More

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Over 4 years ago

Great place to live if you have your crap together. Lots of professionals and families. Great parks, weather, restaurants, churches, and schools. If you like big  More

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Reviews for De Kalb    2 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

If you are looking for a small town charm, Super friendly neighbors and peace and quiet This is the place to hang your  More

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Over 8 years ago

For such a small town to have such a high crime rating. Sad. People need to exercise their right to using self defense. Maybe the problem people will move  More

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