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2025 Compare Cities Education:
Laurel, MS vs Helena, AL

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- Helena spends 25.1% more per student than Laurel.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 28.4% higher in Helena than in Laurel. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Helena had 17.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Laurel
 Laurel, MSHelena, ALUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,218$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,509  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,021$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.42  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8604573
 Students per Counselor504  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.21.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.1%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 Helena    2 Reviews
Bp · Columbus, GA
Great Place to Live
Over 15 years ago

I raised my five children in Helena, Al 27 yrs ago when it was just one road and a few neighborhoods. Everytime I drive thru AL,I take the small detour thru Helena. It  More

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Barbara · Helena, AL
Helena
Over 18 years ago

I moved to Helena from Florida. Although I miss Florida, Helena is a nice little town to live in except for rush hour traffic. Life is very quiet in Helena and we have  More

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