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Laurel, MS vs Alexander City, AL

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- Alexander City spends 30.2% more per student than Laurel.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 40.4% higher in Alexander City than in Laurel. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Alexander City had 0.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Laurel
 Laurel, MSAlexander City, ALUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,674$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,509  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,001$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.42  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5744573
 Students per Counselor504  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock82.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.21.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.5%1.5%
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Reviews for Laurel    2 Reviews
Carmel · Iron Station, NC
"LITTLE MAYBERRY TOWN" in Laurel, MS
Over 5 years ago

I'D LOVE TO LIVE IN LAUREL, MS! Just from seeing everything that I've seen on the HGTV show "HOME TOWN", which is my favorite show to watch, I love the little "Mayberry  More

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Godiva · Laurel, MS
Dead end Place
Over 13 years ago

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Johnathan · Nashville, TN
High class Lake living with a small town charm
Over 6 years ago

If lake living is your thing you will thrive in Alexander City. Retirees and really just nature loving students and young professionals are moving to the Tallapoosa  More

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James · Alexander City, AL
Avoid Alexander City like the plague
Over 13 years ago

This is a corrupt dying old mill town that has lost its mill. The crony government is totally corrupt. The schools are pathetic and it shows in the ignorance of the  More

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charvetta  · Alexander City, AL
its a great place to live in!
Over 20 years ago

it is a great place to live in. it is very quiet and you can get along with people really easily. its a very cool place where fun is always an option. i love staying  More

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