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Metairie, LA vs Harrisburg, PA

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Highlights
- Harrisburg spends 40.1% more per student than Metairie.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 25.8% lower in Harrisburg than in Metairie. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Harrisburg had 10.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Metairie
 Metairie, LAHarrisburg, PAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,739$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,920  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,762$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.35  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10044573
 Students per Counselor754  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock82.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.38.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%1.5%
Reviews for Metairie    11 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

I've been to Metairie a few times on bisiness, but I can't wait to go back and stay for a while. Lovely town nice people, lovely places. Lots to do. I recommend it  More

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For Metairie, & New Orleans in general: Briefly, as a Geologist who has lived here for 30+ years, my view of the outlook for the New Orleans area is decidedly gloomy.   More

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Metairie is not a city in the strictest terms. It’s a developed unincorporated area of Jefferson Parish that’s inextricably linked to the Metro New Orleans Area. Metaire  More

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Reviews for Harrisburg    23 Reviews

I wouldn't recommend Harrisburg. I currently live here, but I'm moving to Lancaster in a month. The problem with Harrisburg is that many long-term residents often refer  More

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Over 8 years ago

I moved to Harrisburg right after college and have been here for about 6 years now. This city is OK. Downtown has some nicer restaurants, but still has just as many  More

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Having lived here many years I've noticed that some people are very nice but most won't give you the time of day.Due to many years of "lifetime" politicians, the city is  More

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