2024 Compare Cities Education:
Jefferson, TX vs Houma, LA

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Highlights
- Houma spends 16.8% less per student than Jefferson.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 67.4% higher in Houma than in Jefferson. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Houma had 4.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Jefferson
 Jefferson, TXHouma, LAUnited States
 Expend. per Student$13,172$10,963$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,416$10,609$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$6,769$6,131$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio10.7718.0316.23
 Students per Librarian1925254573
 Students per Counselor582381530
 Grade School Educ.2.8%8.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.8%8.3%6.3%
 High School Educ.87.4%83.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.0%23.6%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.11.8%6.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.20.9%19.4%33.7%
 Masters Grad.3.7%5.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.0%1.0%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree0.4%0.6%1.5%
Reviews for Jefferson    1 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

I've been here close to 4 yrs moved from Florida. Looked forward to small town peaceful country living. I figured the small town would be better for raising kids.  More

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Reviews for Houma    4 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I lived in Houma from 2 years of age until 61. If you love fishing, eating fried/boiled seafood, and enjoy hot humid weather, this is your town. Except for having easy  More

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Over 15 years ago

Houma has absolutely nothing to  More

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Over 16 years ago

Hot summers; significant hurricanes and tropical storms about once every 5  More

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