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Columbus, MS vs Odessa, TX

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Highlights
- Odessa spends 11.2% less per student than Columbus.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 24.7% higher in Odessa than in Columbus. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Odessa had 4.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Columbus
 Columbus, MSOdessa, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,596$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,214  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,157$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.98  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock15084573
 Students per Counselor323  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock8.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock81.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.24.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%1.5%
Reviews for Columbus    8 Reviews

Born and rased in Columbus, MS and I love MY City!!! Shopping is not as good as larger cities but you can find some Great shopping places for good prices. Dinning... We  More

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Over 14 years ago

I've lived in Columbus for a little while, having moved from a larger metro. If not for the lack of quality entertainment, the low general quality of people, the  More

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Over 16 years ago

I had the misfortunate of being born in Columbus,MS. I hated it my whole life and couldn't wait to get out of it. I left as soon as I was old enough to get married. I  More

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Reviews for Odessa    11 Reviews

You need to be a friendly person who likes people, isn't afraid to work hard, and have a strength of character that can handle challenges to make it here. Odessa sits on  More

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Over 4 years ago

I think Odessa is a perfect little west Texas town. There is pride in our homes, pride in our community and pride in our kids. No, it's not a fancy place, but you won't  More

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Over 7 years ago

Listen to me!!! Do not move to this place!! I was born in this dump and couldnt wait to leave! if you are anything but caucassion your opertunities are very very  More

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