Houston, Texas 

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Education in Houston, Texas

Houston, TX is known for its excellent educational resources. The city has a range of schools available to serve students from kindergarten through college. The local education system includes public, private, and charter schools, all of which are highly rated for their commitment to quality instruction and academic excellence. Additionally, there are multiple post-secondary institutions in Houston offering courses in a variety of fields such as business, healthcare, engineering and more. All of these schools strive to provide the best education possible while working towards preparing their graduates for success in the job market. With an array of educational options available and a highly-rated school system, Houston provides an excellent environment for learning and growth.

Houston schools spend $10,310 per student (The US average is $12,383). There are 19 pupils per teacher, 2,323 students per librarian, and 1,570 children per counselor.

EDUCATION DEGREE BY LOCATION

  EDUCATIONHouston, TexasUnited States
  $12,825$15,905
  $10,139$13,142
  $5,942$7,999
  15.8216.23
  14704573
  473530
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  • 4 Yr College Gradation Rate (US Avg: 29.3%)
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    Reviews for Houston    371 Reviews
    The real Houston - 8/20/2022
    I moved to Houston from the San Francisco Bay area in 1991 after college but I have always had family here. Houston is not what you think of when you think of Texas... Read More

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    Not a great place - 7/19/2022
    There's definitely lots of jobs/economic opportunity. It's quite racially diverse if that's your thing. Houston has awful urban sprawl. Expect awful traffic. Hot as hell... Read More

    Not a great place - 7/19/2022
    There's definitely lots of jobs/economic opportunity. It's quite racially diverse if that's your thing. Houston has awful urban sprawl. Expect awful traffic. Hot as hell... Read More


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    77449, 77084, 77429, 77379, 77036, 77433, 77095, 77072, 77077, 77088, ... 100 more

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