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Laurel, MS vs Pontotoc, MS

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- Pontotoc spends 1.4% less per student than Laurel.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.6% lower in Pontotoc than in Laurel. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Pontotoc had 1.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Laurel
 Laurel, MSPontotoc, MSUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,841$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,509  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,408$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.42  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6224573
 Students per Counselor504  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock12.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock81.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.21.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.6%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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Ernest · Pontotoc, MS
Small town USA
Over 18 years ago

Pontotoc is a small town in Northg East Ms. Close to (2) major colleges. Old MS is 30 miles to the west and MSU is 40 miles to the  More

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