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Florence, SC vs Oxford, MS

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Highlights
- Oxford spends 24.7% more per student than Florence.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 14.1% higher in Oxford than in Florence. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Oxford had 5.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Florence
 Florence, SCOxford, MSUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,292$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,228  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,903$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.33  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7514573
 Students per Counselor328  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock16.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock7.7%1.5%
Reviews for Florence    18 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

The short version: high humidty+high temps+mosquitoes, high crime, terrible schools, poor dining choices, no outdoor activities, very few entertainment options,  More

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Some people have actually lived here for 30 years? I can't even imagine what your perspective is or what your life is like. Like anything in life, it's all about  More

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I've lived in Florence for over 30 years and think it's a great place to live, work and play. It's a progressive community that is welcoming to newcomers of all ages  More

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Reviews for Oxford    5 Reviews

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Over 4 years ago

While I know this isn’t a review, I am looking for some local insight! I am recent college graduate and looking for a fresh start to my career. I have lived in Chicago  More

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Over 17 years ago

We relocated to Oxford, MS from the Memphis, TN area. There are so many great things to say about Oxford but the low crime rate is at the top of the list! Coming from  More

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Over 18 years ago

It's not to say there is zero crime - but it's unlikely that could be said about any community. You might say it's definitely a secondary consideration in  More

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