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Meridian, MS vs Quitman, MS

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Highlights
- Quitman spends 2.1% less per student than Meridian.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.1% lower in Quitman than in Meridian. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Quitman had 12.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Meridian
 Meridian, MSQuitman, MSUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,515$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,388  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,521$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.69  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5454573
 Students per Counselor398  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.13.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.21.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.0%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 Quitman    3 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Quitman County has been like a big brother to me--I love it but I hate it. Nothing much there but good people, but that alone leaves potential for great ideas ;)  More

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Over 16 years ago

To Clark, who wants to leave Quitman, I hope he is saving his money to relocate ASAP. I suggest he head "Nawth," to the NE, NW, or if he wants to stay in a temperate  More

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this place is awful. i have lived here for 25 yrs, and let me tell you something. if you dont have money? you dont have a chance here. the police make their own rules  More

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