2025 Compare Cities Education:
Lawrence, MA vs Meriden, CT

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Highlights
- Meriden spends 14.4% more per student than Lawrence.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.3% higher in Meriden than in Lawrence. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Meriden had 22.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Lawrence
 Lawrence, MAMeriden, CTUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$23,138$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$17,386  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,407$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.04  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5404573
 Students per Counselor355  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.12.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock85.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.13.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.4%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 Meriden    14 Reviews

I was born and raise in Meriden, CT. Meriden has gotten way worse. Don't move to Meriden.  More

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Over 9 years ago

Don't move to Meriden. Lived here most of my life and I am moving out. Crime is on the rise and few employment opportunities. A very disjointed population that cares  More

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Over 11 years ago

Traffic patterns and constant disrepair tend to make for long and aggravating commutes. While there are employment gains the quality of the work is significantly  More

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