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Meridian, MS vs Bossier City, LA

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Highlights
- Bossier City spends 12.3% more per student than Meridian.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 30.6% higher in Bossier City than in Meridian. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Bossier City had 7.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Meridian
 Meridian, MSBossier City, LAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,058$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,388  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,400$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.69  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3624573
 Students per Counselor398  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.13.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.21.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.5%1.5%
Reviews for Meridian    4 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Meridian has so much to offer for a great stay, it’s affordable for visiting and for those who want to move to a family friendly town.  More

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Over 8 years ago

I lived in Meridian at one time. It's one of many places I've lived across the country so I feel I have a lot of places to compare to it. If you check the crime stats ,  More

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Over 10 years ago

Meridian has, essentially 3 parts. In one section, the residents are financially secure and these neighborhoods are fairly insulated from the criminal and related  More

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Reviews for Bossier City    5 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

Bossier City is pretty much where people from Shreveport go when they get fed up with the crime, dysfunction, and high taxes over there. That said, it is no paradise.   More

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This is sort of the "good side" of the Red River. A little safer than Shreveport, but not by much! Has some modern stores and livable apartments. Just be wary of who  More

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Over 11 years ago

Lived here for 7 years, ready to leave, mind you. There are a number of colleges including a state university branch. It gets terribly hot and humid in the summer with  More

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