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Destrehan, LA vs Mount Vernon, IN

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- Mount Vernon spends 11.1% less per student than Destrehan.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.0% higher in Mount Vernon than in Destrehan. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Mount Vernon had 2.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Destrehan
 Destrehan, LAMount Vernon, INUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,094$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$16,780  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,041$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.06  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5914573
 Students per Counselor295  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.44.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.2%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 Mount Vernon    1 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

School system rated within top 6% of ALL U.S. high schools. Low crime rate, friendly people, and good sense of community. Limited restaurants and entertainment, but  More

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