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Buford, GA vs Denham Springs, LA

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Highlights
- Denham Springs spends 13.5% less per student than Buford.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 22.4% higher in Denham Springs than in Buford. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Denham Springs had 26.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Buford
 Buford, GADenham Springs, LAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,540$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,225  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,986$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.95  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5234573
 Students per Counselor461  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.11.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.15.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.27.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.9%1.5%
Reviews for Buford    5 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Lived here in Buford for 10 years. I love Buford! I never plan on leaving. Close enough to Atlanta, but far enough away also. Love the diversity in Gwinnett County! It  More

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Over 10 years ago

Buford is a great place to live because the school system is great. It's a great place to live. The only thing that if I issue is that you can get looked at if you are a  More

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As a former New Yorker (Long Island) it took a while to get used to NOT waiting on a long line when you go shopping or out to dinner or the DMV. Driving around in my  More

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Reviews for Denham Springs    5 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

D.S. used to not have much, but now a lot of restaurants and retail shops are setting up shop here. Still, there's not much else worthwhile to do unless you like  More

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Over 16 years ago

This parish is trully a down home place to be. It has the best schools, great homes, and neighbors! From the city to the horse farms- it is trully a great place to  More

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Over 17 years ago

Louisiana is a great place live we have strong family values and traditions. The food is absolutely second to none. However the climate leaves a lot to be desired. It is  More

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