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Lexington Park, MD vs Laurel, MD

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- Laurel spends 15.5% more per student than Lexington Park.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 12.6% lower in Laurel than in Lexington Park. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Laurel had 2.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Lexington Park
 Lexington Park, MDLaurel, MDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,603$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,967  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,718$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.89  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock11554573
 Students per Counselor358  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock15.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.2%1.5%
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Reviews for Lexington Park    10 Reviews
David · Lexington Park, MD
Beautiful town in Maryland
Over 2 years ago

Lexington Park, MD is a great place to live. Very peaceful with lots of nature and restaurants. The people here are nice and friendly  More

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Christopher · Lexington Park, MD
A look in the life of a middle-class..
Over 3 years ago

I've lived here for going on 4 years now. Initially moved here for work after I transitioned out of the military, and actively trying to leave. Inflation in this area is  More

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Gary · Lexington Park, MD
life in southern maryland
Over 10 years ago

If you enjoy being outdoors and near/on water in particular, the summers are very nice in southern Maryland. Several state parks in the immediate area and of course two  More

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Reviews for Laurel    8 Reviews
Van · Chula Vista, CA
Stage coach stop from d.c. to Baltimore
Over 6 years ago

Nice place 1200 a month 1 bedroom apartment but everything is a 10 min drive some old history good schools people get along  More

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David · Elkridge, MD
Terribly congested
Over 15 years ago

Laurel as a whole is not a bad place to live. Housing is considerably cheaper than in many parts of the DC/Baltimore area. There are some nice shops and restaurants  More

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David · Elkridge, MD
Terribly congested
Over 15 years ago

Laurel as a whole is not a bad place to live. Housing is considerably cheaper than in many parts of the DC/Baltimore area. There are some nice shops and restaurants  More

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