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Davenport, IA vs Natchez, MS

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- Natchez spends 5.6% less per student than Davenport.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 15.4% lower in Natchez than in Davenport. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Natchez had 9.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Davenport
 Davenport, IANatchez, MSUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,751$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,412  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,560$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.03  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4054573
 Students per Counselor375  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock83.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.27.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.3%1.5%
Reviews for Davenport    17 Reviews

Davenport is part of a larger metropolitan area, called the Quad Cities, which includes Illinois river cities just across the Mississippi. River related recreation,,  More

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Over 11 years ago

Lived in 12 SE cities before moving to Davenport. Quality of life is much better; ease of moving around with little to no interstate traffic. Grid layout makes it simple  More

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Over 11 years ago

Great local colleges and  More

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Reviews for Natchez    3 Reviews

Enjoyed a one-day visit to this lovely town. Located on the mighty Mississippi River, historic preservation is evident. New businesses have taken care to preserve the  More

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Over 15 years ago

The city of Natchez was a great disappointment due to the fact it has been allowed to fall into a state of filth and disrepair.  More

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Over 20 years ago

Now, let me qualify, I've never actually lived in Natchez but spent one of the most relaxing weeks of my life there. Very nice people and some of the most beautiful  More

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