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Melbourne, FL vs Biloxi, MS

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Highlights
- Biloxi spends 7.3% more per student than Melbourne.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.2% lower in Biloxi than in Melbourne. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Biloxi had 4.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Melbourne
 Melbourne, FLBiloxi, MSUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,501$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,148  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,535$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.35  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6014573
 Students per Counselor397  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock13.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%1.5%
Reviews for Melbourne    28 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Moved here from Ohio 3 months ago, trying not to be disappointed, there isn't much to do, its really small and shopping is bad. I wanted out of Cleveland but didn't  More

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I have lived in many areas of this town. It is growing and has a nice selection of older and very new areas. The access to beaches and parks is quick and well kept.   More

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The rating on here is accurate. Crime is rather high. There's shootings and killings constantly. If you're coming from another state, just check floridatoday.com at  More

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Reviews for Biloxi    7 Reviews

I have lived in Biloxi, for roughly 2 years. However I have been to Biloxi on and off for years. Living in Biloxi is nice. There is plenty to do, shows, restaurants,  More

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Over 14 years ago

My husband is in the military and we recently moved to Biloxi/Gulfport area from southern California. We've been here only a short time, but I can tell you this: in  More

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Over 14 years ago

The school system is ranked so low nationally. My experience with the Biloxi School District explains this. The school board answers to no one and have no desire to  More

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