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Dayton, OH vs Covington, LA

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Highlights
- Covington spends 18.9% less per student than Dayton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.4% higher in Covington than in Dayton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Covington had 6.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Dayton
 Dayton, OHCovington, LAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,328$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,613  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,078$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.45  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7224573
 Students per Counselor446  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.11.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.18.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%1.5%
Reviews for Dayton    32 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I've lived in Dayton Ohio for over 7 years. I live in a historic district within a short walk to Oregon district and down town. The summer concert series at Levitt  More

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Over 7 years ago

Spent years assigned at WPAFB (in Mar 90 - Aug 95') and lived in Oakwood for 5 years. We loved it and have nothing negative to say. Locals were friendly and interested  More

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I spent four and a half miserable years here. Essentially, your only employment opportunities are in healthcare or at the base. I worked at the base; they were  More

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Reviews for Covington    3 Reviews

I have lived half of my life in Covington, LA and can honestly say I am glad that I moved back to the country in Bush, LA. Covington is too clogged with traffic, stores,  More

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Over 16 years ago

I've lived here most of my life. Since Hurricane Katrina the area has exploded with people and traffic. It's a nice place to visit but you don't want to live  More

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Over 18 years ago

What kind of family entertainment do Covington  More

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