Home / Select Cities  /  2024 Comparing Florence, SC vs. Southaven, MS

2024 Compare Cities Education:
Florence, SC vs Southaven, MS

Change Cities
Highlights
- Southaven spends 36.7% less per student than Florence.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 16.1% higher in Southaven than in Florence. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Southaven had 4.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Florence

Education
 Florence, SCSouthaven, MSUnited States
 Expend. per Student$13,868$8,782$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,228$8,082$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$6,744$4,894$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.3315.4716.23
 Students per Librarian3619004573
 Students per Counselor328468530
 Grade School Educ.1.7%2.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.0%4.7%6.3%
 High School Educ.88.3%92.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.2%25.0%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.11.7%13.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.6%24.8%33.7%
 Masters Grad.10.4%6.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%1.1%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.1%0.8%1.5%

View More Data >

Reviews for Florence    18 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

The short version: high humidty+high temps+mosquitoes, high crime, terrible schools, poor dining choices, no outdoor activities, very few entertainment options,  More

   |    Reply

Some people have actually lived here for 30 years? I can't even imagine what your perspective is or what your life is like. Like anything in life, it's all about  More

   |    Reply

I've lived in Florence for over 30 years and think it's a great place to live, work and play. It's a progressive community that is welcoming to newcomers of all ages  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Florence

Reviews for Southaven    5 Reviews

Southaven, MS has grown tremendously over the last past 15 years. Many people from Memphis, TN has moved here. The housing is very affordable but jobs are hard to come  More

   |    Reply

Over 15 years ago

I am planning to relocate to Southaven Mississippi in March to be closer to my family in Memphis. I have over 20 years administrative assistant experience. Are there  More

   |    Reply

My wife and I relocated here recently back into her hometown of Southaven, MS. Since this time we have had our Garage Sale signs pulled up off of the street because of a  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Southaven

 Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
COMPARE COST OF LIVING
Compare Florence, South Carolina Cost of Living vs Southaven, Mississippi Cost of Living: Taxes, Childcare, Groceries, Health...
Compare Now


ZIPS IN FLORENCE, SOUTH CAROLINA
29501 29505 29506 29541
ZIPS IN SOUTHAVEN, MISSISSIPPI
38671 38672

PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION

Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.

Try Now