2025 Compare Cities Education:
Lawrence, MA vs Homestead, FL

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Highlights
- Homestead spends 41.5% less per student than Lawrence.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 57.2% higher in Homestead than in Lawrence. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Homestead had 7.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Lawrence
 Lawrence, MAHomestead, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,839$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$17,386  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,809$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.04  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock27244573
 Students per Counselor355  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock16.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.12.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock75.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.13.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for Lawrence    1 Reviews

Natives of the Boston area tend to be a bit provincial and quick to judge people by where they live. Lawrence has had some down years. It lacks the sterling reputation  More

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Reviews for Homestead    20 Reviews

I've lived in Homestead for about 12 years, and I can't wait to leave. It's a city full of poor people who can't afford to live in Miami by any stretch of the  More

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Over 7 years ago

It stinks with smelty Smokey air most evenings right in the heart of town. ATC’s run rampant. Police do nothing. Code enforcement is a laughable joke in most cases. You  More

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Over 7 years ago

My family has lived in Homestead for 4 years. Whatever you do make sure the area you rent/purchase is not within the limits of City of Homestead. Our electric bill is 4  More

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