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Dripping Springs, TX vs Natchitoches, LA

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Highlights
- Natchitoches spends 5.7% less per student than Dripping Springs.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.1% higher in Natchitoches than in Dripping Springs. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Natchitoches had 7.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Dripping Springs
 Dripping Springs, TXNatchitoches, LAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,239$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,966  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,134$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.55  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9544573
 Students per Counselor424  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.53.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.3%1.5%
Reviews for Dripping Springs    5 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

Priced out of Austin and moved to Dripping  More

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Right now we have the best principal, Mrs. Tricia Hassell at our school! She is the most positive, upbeat and loving principal our school has ever had! She has made such  More

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The principal of Dripping Springs Elementary School, Mrs. Hassell, is an amazing person and educator. She always makes her decisions based on what is best for kids and  More

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Reviews for Natchitoches    6 Reviews

Natchitoches is a great small town in central Louisiana, with several claims to fame. It is the oldest permanent European settlement in the Louisiana Purchase,  More

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I have been trapped here for 2 years........ This town is not a place to be if you aren't a college student or a rich retired snob. I worked in a field where I met a  More

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Over 13 years ago

On the surface, Natchitoches seems like a pretty town. The history of the city is quite interesting. But if you are thinking of moving here, don't do it! I've lived here  More

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