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Batesville, AR vs Bossier City, LA

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- Bossier City spends 17.2% more per student than Batesville.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 45.6% higher in Bossier City than in Batesville. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Bossier City had 3.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Batesville
 Batesville, ARBossier City, LAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,058$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,088  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,400$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.28  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3624573
 Students per Counselor350  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.22.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.5%1.5%
Reviews for Batesville    3 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I moved to Ark 9 years ago to Hot Springs Village. I've visited a lot of places over those 9 years and I really like the state overall. If I didn't live in HSV, I  More

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I disagree that Batesville is going nowhere. I was born and raised here. I also happen to work for the Chamber of Commerce in the area, so I can guarantee that  More

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Over 17 years ago

I grew up in Batesville, moved away for college when I was 18. It is sad this city has not progressed any since I left. It doesn't seem like they are fighting very  More

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Reviews for Bossier City    5 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Bossier City is pretty much where people from Shreveport go when they get fed up with the crime, dysfunction, and high taxes over there. That said, it is no paradise.   More

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This is sort of the "good side" of the Red River. A little safer than Shreveport, but not by much! Has some modern stores and livable apartments. Just be wary of who  More

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Over 12 years ago

Lived here for 7 years, ready to leave, mind you. There are a number of colleges including a state university branch. It gets terribly hot and humid in the summer with  More

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