2024 Compare Cities Education:
Jackson, MS vs Houma, LA

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Highlights
- Houma spends 4.8% less per student than Jackson.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 20.0% higher in Houma than in Jackson. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Houma had 2.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Jackson
 Jackson, MSHouma, LAUnited States
 Expend. per Student$11,517$10,963$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,952$10,609$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$5,444$6,131$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.0218.0316.23
 Students per Librarian5505254573
 Students per Counselor283381530
 Grade School Educ.4.2%8.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.6%8.3%6.3%
 High School Educ.86.2%83.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.0%23.6%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.8.6%6.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.27.9%19.4%33.7%
 Masters Grad.8.3%5.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%1.0%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.6%0.6%1.5%
Reviews for Jackson    27 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Mississippi is improving and growing. The educational system is much better than one realizes. Mississippi produces college graduates. There are a large number of  More

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Over 6 years ago

Im in Pelahatchie,MS and I've been here before but my family tends to stay away from this area. I watch the news daily and all I hear is jackson. On the other note,  More

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Over 6 years ago

Im in Pelahatchie,MS and I've been here before but my family tends to stay away from this area. I watch the news daily and all I hear is jackson. On the other note,  More

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Reviews for Houma    4 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I lived in Houma from 2 years of age until 61. If you love fishing, eating fried/boiled seafood, and enjoy hot humid weather, this is your town. Except for having easy  More

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Over 15 years ago

Houma has absolutely nothing to  More

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Over 16 years ago

Hot summers; significant hurricanes and tropical storms about once every 5  More

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