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Laurel, MS vs Ballinger, TX

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- Ballinger spends 53.4% more per student than Laurel.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 24.1% lower in Ballinger than in Laurel. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ballinger had 0.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Laurel
 Laurel, MSBallinger, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,760$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,509  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,465$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.42  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4574573
 Students per Counselor504  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock9.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock83.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.21.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.0%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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Reviews for Ballinger    2 Reviews
Traci · 
The Most Corrupt Town In Texas
Over 5 years ago

This is the most corrupt town I have ever had the misfortune to deal with. The police did unspeakable things to me. They are having serious issues within the city over  More

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Abhd · Huntsville, AL
water
Over 15 years ago

The water rating for this town is a joke. Everyone who lives there knows that you do not drink the water! Obviously, the water in this area has never been tested by the  More

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