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Destrehan, LA vs Abita Springs, LA

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- Abita Springs spends 26.4% less per student than Destrehan.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 28.4% higher in Abita Springs than in Destrehan. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Abita Springs had 6.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Destrehan
 Destrehan, LAAbita Springs, LAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,328$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$16,780  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,078$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.06  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7224573
 Students per Counselor295  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.44.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%1.5%
Reviews for Destrehan    2 Reviews

If you want to avoid the hustle and bustle of New Orleans, then Destrehan is a great place to look. The crime is significantly lower, and the schools are the best in  More

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We are being transferred to the New Orleans area and are thinking about buying a home in Destrehan, specifically in Ormand Subdivision. Destrehan is approximately 20  More

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Reviews for Abita Springs    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

It's the best place Ive ever lived. Beautiful peaceful, wonderful people, we like it just the way it is - small so don't move  More

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Over 18 years ago

You need to revisit your demographic numbers, as they cannot be accurate. I've scrolled through dozens of photos on the Abita Springs Elementary website only to see  More

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Over 18 years ago

Beautiful and historic. Small, but close to larger utopian suburbia. Wake up to the birds and squirrels, drive a couple of miles for excellent shopping. Great schools.  More

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