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Long Beach, MS vs Lawrence, KS

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Highlights
- Lawrence spends 15.5% more per student than Long Beach.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 11.2% lower in Lawrence than in Long Beach. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Lawrence had 2.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Long Beach
 Long Beach, MSLawrence, KSUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,289$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,480  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,995$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.5  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3974573
 Students per Counselor577  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.27.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock17.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock5.7%1.5%
Reviews for Long Beach    1 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

There is absolutely nothing to do in Long Beach, MS. Even before the storm, if you don't gamble or party, you're stuck. Also, the weather is horrible, unless you like  More

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Reviews for Lawrence    19 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

I don't know why people have written negative reviews about Lawrence, but I have lived here for two years and love it. The quality of life is great - it is a college  More

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Over 12 years ago

Great college town, wonderful people and community. Fun  More

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Over 13 years ago

While I was a grad student at KU I lived in Lawrence, KS. I was unimpressed by the town and even less impressed by the over-inflated ego of its inhabitants. Let's be  More

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