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Biloxi, MS vs Lawrence, KS

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Highlights
- Lawrence spends 15.5% more per student than Biloxi.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 11.2% lower in Lawrence than in Biloxi. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Lawrence had 8.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Biloxi
 Biloxi, MSLawrence, KSUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,289$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,480  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,995$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.5  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3974573
 Students per Counselor577  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.27.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock17.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock5.7%1.5%
Reviews for Biloxi    7 Reviews

I have lived in Biloxi, for roughly 2 years. However I have been to Biloxi on and off for years. Living in Biloxi is nice. There is plenty to do, shows, restaurants,  More

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Over 14 years ago

My husband is in the military and we recently moved to Biloxi/Gulfport area from southern California. We've been here only a short time, but I can tell you this: in  More

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Over 14 years ago

The school system is ranked so low nationally. My experience with the Biloxi School District explains this. The school board answers to no one and have no desire to  More

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Reviews for Lawrence    19 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

I don't know why people have written negative reviews about Lawrence, but I have lived here for two years and love it. The quality of life is great - it is a college  More

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Over 12 years ago

Great college town, wonderful people and community. Fun  More

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Over 13 years ago

While I was a grad student at KU I lived in Lawrence, KS. I was unimpressed by the town and even less impressed by the over-inflated ego of its inhabitants. Let's be  More

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