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Jackson, MS vs Laurel, MD

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- Laurel spends 52.8% more per student than Jackson.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 7.5% lower in Laurel than in Jackson. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Laurel had 3.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Jackson
 Jackson, MSLaurel, MDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,603$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,952  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,718$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.02  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock11554573
 Students per Counselor283  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.27.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock15.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.2%1.5%
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Reviews for Jackson    27 Reviews
Ollie · Linton Hall, VA
Mississippi is Improving
Over 7 years ago

Mississippi is improving and growing. The educational system is much better than one realizes. Mississippi produces college graduates. There are a large number of  More

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Jacob · Pelahatchie, MS
It has it problems.
Over 7 years ago

Im in Pelahatchie,MS and I've been here before but my family tends to stay away from this area. I watch the news daily and all I hear is jackson. On the other note,  More

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Jacob · Pelahatchie, MS
It has it problems.
Over 7 years ago

Im in Pelahatchie,MS and I've been here before but my family tends to stay away from this area. I watch the news daily and all I hear is jackson. On the other note,  More

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Reviews for Laurel    8 Reviews
Van · Chula Vista, CA
Stage coach stop from d.c. to Baltimore
Over 6 years ago

Nice place 1200 a month 1 bedroom apartment but everything is a 10 min drive some old history good schools people get along  More

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David · Elkridge, MD
Terribly congested
Over 15 years ago

Laurel as a whole is not a bad place to live. Housing is considerably cheaper than in many parts of the DC/Baltimore area. There are some nice shops and restaurants  More

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David · Elkridge, MD
Terribly congested
Over 15 years ago

Laurel as a whole is not a bad place to live. Housing is considerably cheaper than in many parts of the DC/Baltimore area. There are some nice shops and restaurants  More

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