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Laurel, MS vs Bartow, FL

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- Bartow spends 22.5% more per student than Laurel.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 23.4% higher in Bartow than in Laurel. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Bartow had 9.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Laurel
 Laurel, MSBartow, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,984$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,509  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,546$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.42  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8234573
 Students per Counselor504  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.21.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%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 Bartow    4 Reviews
Isaac · Lakeland, FL
Bartow Needs A Renovation
Over 6 years ago

I lived in Bartow for a year and a half before moving to Lakeland. The town seems so oppressed. The housing market is costly–$140,000 is the average price for a brick  More

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Montana · White Sulphur Springs, MT
Infringement upon property owners
Over 12 years ago

The city council in this town need to get a grip on reality and understand that they work for the people who pay their taxes. The city ordinance that prevents property  More

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Montana · White Sulphur Springs, MT
The Rights of Property Owners
Over 12 years ago

I find the city ordinance that does not allow homeowners to place small signs in their yards stating essentially "god bless the USA" utterly ridiculous. As a proud  More

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