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Wilmington, DE vs Lubbock, TX

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- Lubbock spends 37.7% less per student than Wilmington.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.4% higher in Lubbock than in Wilmington. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Lubbock had 0.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Wilmington
 Wilmington, DELubbock, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,453$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$17,388  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,056$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.09  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5624573
 Students per Counselor329  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.4%1.5%
Reviews for Wilmington    18 Reviews

I'm ready to get away from this whole state, once and for all! There are no real jobs here. The cost of living is getting entirely too high, as well as the crime.  More

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Over 10 years ago

can anyone offer information on the Park Plaza, 1100 Lovering Ave,  More

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When we sold our house in the burbs and downsized to a condo in Wilmington all our friends thought we were nuts. What about the crime? Well, we've been here for a year  More

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Reviews for Lubbock    28 Reviews

Just wondering if anyone can give me some suggestions? I plan on retiring in Lubbock,Texas. I plan on renting. Where would be the best area for my family to live? What  More

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Sad to learn how dangerous this West Texas town has become. Completely, over taken with Down trodden people who have little. Burglaries happen hourly at a ridiculous  More

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I was born and raised in Lubbock. More or less,I spent about 30 years of my life there. I will start with the positive. It is a well established and well built city with  More

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