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Wichita, KS vs South Padre Island, TX

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- South Padre Island spends 8.7% less per student than Wichita.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 22.0% higher in South Padre Island than in Wichita. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- South Padre Island had 5.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Wichita
 Wichita, KSSouth Padre Island, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,799$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,748  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,639$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.82  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5194573
 Students per Counselor383  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock13.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock7.6%1.5%
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Reviews for Wichita    58 Reviews
Shayla · Memphis, TN
Feel-Good City
Over 1 years ago

Grew up there in the 80s and moving back. It's very true about the feel-good blue skies and the friendliness of the communities. Wichita is perfect for those who want  More

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Mike · Normandy, TN
Great city
Over 5 years ago

I lived in Wichita for several years and it was a great place to live, low crime for such a large city. Very diverse, lots to do, plenty of jobs and beautiful  More

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Kevin · Powder Springs, GA
It has nice and not so nice qualities
Over 6 years ago

I grew up there. Here's the good, bad and ugly. First the bad- the worst thing about this place is the weather. It absolutely sucks all year. It's windy and freezing all  More

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Reviews for South Padre Island    2 Reviews
jim · South Padre Island, TX
hot and humid summers
Over 14 years ago

Winter is very mild and wonderful. Lots of wind year round. Summers are hot in the low 90's but  More

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Miles · Fort Collins, CO
Crime
Over 17 years ago

is th crime as bad as i hear thatit  More

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