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Warrenton, VA vs Abilene, TX

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- Abilene spends 4.4% less per student than Warrenton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.2% higher in Abilene than in Warrenton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Abilene had 8.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Warrenton
 Warrenton, VAAbilene, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,157$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,980  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,650$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock11734573
 Students per Counselor311  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.39.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%1.5%
Reviews for Warrenton    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

A pretty downtown, lots to do near by and a reasonable cost of living this close to  More

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Over 18 years ago

We're considering moving to VA. We're presently live in FL; want seasonal changes + close to large city. Mid-50's; love hiking, gorgeous scenery, easy access to  More

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Warrenton and the surrounding area is a great place to live. It is historical, and in horse country for those who like horses. The people are friendly and life is pretty  More

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Reviews for Abilene    17 Reviews

I've lived in 9 states, traveled over much of the U.S., and Abilene TEXAS is by far the best city I've ever lived. I find it beautiful here, love the climate and low  More

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Over 6 years ago

We moved to Abilene for a military assignment and have never got out of here. We stayed initially for children and grandchildren then elderly parents. Now we can't  More

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I've lived in Abilene for the last 45 years and It's the best place to raise a family. Great churches, schools, jobs and sense of community. There is always something  More

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