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Forest, MS vs Laurel, MS

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- Laurel spends 1.6% more per student than Forest.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.6% lower in Laurel than in Forest. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Laurel had 10.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Forest
 Forest, MSLaurel, MSUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,969$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,587  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,211$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.5  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6344573
 Students per Counselor555  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock8.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.14.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock82.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.16.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%1.5%
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Reviews for Laurel    2 Reviews
Carmel · Iron Station, NC
"LITTLE MAYBERRY TOWN" in Laurel, MS
Over 5 years ago

I'D LOVE TO LIVE IN LAUREL, MS! Just from seeing everything that I've seen on the HGTV show "HOME TOWN", which is my favorite show to watch, I love the little "Mayberry  More

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Godiva · Laurel, MS
Dead end Place
Over 13 years ago

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