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Jackson, MS vs Ville Platte, LA

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Highlights
- Ville Platte spends 4.9% less per student than Jackson.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 20.0% higher in Ville Platte than in Jackson. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ville Platte had 31.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Jackson
 Jackson, MSVille Platte, LAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,950$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,952  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,924$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.02  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6264573
 Students per Counselor283  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock14.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock59.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.27.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock1.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.2%1.5%
Reviews for Jackson    27 Reviews

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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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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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 Ville Platte    1 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

I lived in Ville Platte for 17 years. I was born and raised there and most of my family and friends are there. There are way more cons than pros for this small town.  More

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