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Tyler, TX vs Dickinson, TX

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Highlights
- Dickinson spends 2.6% more per student than Tyler.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.4% higher in Dickinson than in Tyler. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Dickinson had 1.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Tyler
 Tyler, TXDickinson, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,297$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,578  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,956$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock11064573
 Students per Counselor378  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.1%1.5%
Reviews for Tyler    29 Reviews

Over 2 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 5 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 Dickinson    2 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

I'm an older(72yrs)semi-retired single guy that has been living in various cities and find that the area southeast of Houston is great for finding work. Close to I-45  More

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Over 20 years ago

Property taxes are relatively high; however, that is off-set by the fact that here is no income tax. Recent legislative actions may result in a reduction of property  More

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