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Wilkes-Barre, PA vs Amarillo, TX

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- Amarillo spends 29.7% less per student than Wilkes-Barre.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 13.1% lower in Amarillo than in Wilkes-Barre. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Amarillo had 0.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Wilkes-Barre
 Wilkes-Barre, PAAmarillo, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,088$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,391  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,864$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.82  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5844573
 Students per Counselor553  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock85.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.18.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%1.5%
Reviews for Wilkes-Barre    2 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I had the privilege of being born and raised here in Wilkes-Barre. Unfortunately, the town has deteriorated tremendously. I shall list pros vs.  More

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Over 18 years ago

Wilkes-Barre was a wonderful place to go to college. With two schools near each other (King's College and Wilkes College) the atmosphere was exciting. The city of itself  More

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Reviews for Amarillo    31 Reviews

I was originally from here, left for a number of years, and ended up back for a short time due to life circumstances. I have really tried to make the most of my time  More

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Over 6 years ago

I moved to Amarillo when I was five and left at 34, the best thing I ever did. Sadly, I came back to help care for my aging grandmother, and as soon as I can, i am  More

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Over 6 years ago

Amarillo is not a good place to live. For me it was like living in Hell. I lived there for 50 years. I graduated Canyon High. raised two kids. went through a divorce  More

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