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Gulfport, MS vs Des Plaines, IL

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- Des Plaines spends 90.5% more per student than Gulfport.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.9% lower in Des Plaines than in Gulfport. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Des Plaines had 1.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Gulfport
 Gulfport, MSDes Plaines, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$21,907$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,480  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,567$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.5  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock14804573
 Students per Counselor577  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.22.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.7%1.5%
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Reviews for Gulfport    15 Reviews
Rachel · Gulfport, MS
Gulfport- my new permanent home!
Over 3 years ago

I am a retiree who moved to Gulfport, MS two years ago and am truly enjoying this charming beach town. The crime rate is relatively low as is the cost of living. Yes,  More

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Andy · Gulfport, MS
The good and the bad
Over 5 years ago

Here is an updated review in 2020. The last review I’ve seen was in 2011. A lot of things have changed. Specifically speaking about Gulfport, the population has grown.  More

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Bp · Gulfport, MS
A Place to Complain and Blame
Over 14 years ago

Apparently this forum is a place where people who can't or won't make their lives successful and happy come to blame the place they are living, which in this case is the  More

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Reviews for Des Plaines    4 Reviews
al  · Des Plaines, IL
too high
Over 15 years ago

low  More

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Pat · Des Plaines, IL
Des Plaines
Over 16 years ago

The historic center of des plaines is also downtown. Fairly easy commute to Chicago. The metra is right there. Also there is the Des Plaines public library with a great  More

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Donald · Des Plaines, IL
DP Climate
Over 18 years ago

Changing of the seasons is good. But it's too cold for too  More

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