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Jackson, MS vs West Monroe, LA

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Highlights
- West Monroe spends 4.6% more per student than Jackson.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 20.0% higher in West Monroe than in Jackson. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- West Monroe had 1.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Jackson
 Jackson, MSWest Monroe, LAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,043$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,952  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,942$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.02  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3254573
 Students per Counselor283  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.27.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%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 West Monroe    3 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

houses for  More

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Over 18 years ago

I was born and raised in West Monroe. I currently reside in Monroe, but I teach in West Monroe. There are pros and cons about West Monroe like anywhere else you may  More

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Over 18 years ago

This town is very sports oriented, therefore if your child doesn't play a sport there isn't very much to do  More

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