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Denham Springs, LA vs Gulfport, MS

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Highlights
- Gulfport spends 9.1% more per student than Denham Springs.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 20.6% lower in Gulfport than in Denham Springs. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Gulfport had 7.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Denham Springs
 Denham Springs, LAGulfport, MSUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,501$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,930  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,535$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio19.53  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6014573
 Students per Counselor523  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.28.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock12.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.26.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.9%1.5%
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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Reviews for Gulfport    15 Reviews

I am a retiree who moved to Gulfport, MS two years ago and am truly enjoying this charming beach town. The crime rate is relatively low as is the cost of living. Yes,  More

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Over 5 years ago

Here is an updated review in 2020. The last review I’ve seen was in 2011. A lot of things have changed. Specifically speaking about Gulfport, the population has grown.  More

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Apparently this forum is a place where people who can't or won't make their lives successful and happy come to blame the place they are living, which in this case is the  More

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