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Vega, TX vs Hereford, TX

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Highlights
- Hereford spends 36.4% less per student than Vega.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 83.4% higher in Hereford than in Vega. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Hereford had 9.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Vega
 Vega, TXHereford, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,211$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$16,607  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,711$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio7.83  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10304573
 Students per Counselor233  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock14.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock75.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.14.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock1.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.5%1.5%
Reviews for Vega    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Vega is hospitable and friendly. It is located beside I-40 as it crosses the country, and it is a good example of small town America. After having lived in the area  More

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Reviews for Hereford    1 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

There are approx. 250 members of the church in Hereford at this  More

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