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Meridian, MS vs Lima, OH

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Highlights
- Lima spends 24.2% more per student than Meridian.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 21.0% higher in Lima than in Meridian. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Lima had 5.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Meridian
 Meridian, MSLima, OHUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,333$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,388  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,792$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.69  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8804573
 Students per Counselor398  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.13.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.21.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock2.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.3%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 Lima    7 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

This is the most depressed city I have ever been in. It is a ghetto town and is very sad. The mall has nothing to offer and many retailers have moved out. Their style  More

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Over 16 years ago

Want to know what the best thing is about Lima? Nothing! Most places have at least a few things that make them unique and appealing. Not Lima; as a matter of fact, I am  More

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Over 17 years ago

I grew up around Dayton/ Lima area. We are seriously thinking of moving someplace warmer - south east. We have lived here because this is where our family if from. We  More

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