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Waco, TX vs Gig Harbor, WA

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- Gig Harbor spends 62.2% more per student than Waco.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 36.7% higher in Gig Harbor than in Waco. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Gig Harbor had 14.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Waco
 Waco, TXGig Harbor, WAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,363$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,306  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,966$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.66  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock11394573
 Students per Counselor333  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock13.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.26.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock4.7%1.5%
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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Reviews for Gig Harbor    18 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Moved from Chicago and never regretted it for a moment. Live out in the country, Key Peninsula, and love the country lifestyle. Surrounded by beauty and never have grown  More

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Over 7 years ago

Beautiful city to  More

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Over 8 years ago

I’ve lived here for five months. I’m 66 years old and this has been the nicest summer of my entire life. It’s been beautiful every single day. I live out on key  More

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