2025 Compare Cities Education:
Natchez, MS vs Meridian, MS

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Highlights
- Meridian spends 15.8% less per student than Natchez.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 7.7% higher in Meridian than in Natchez. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Meridian had 2.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Natchez
 Natchez, MSMeridian, MSUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,736$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,268  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,725$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.71  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5334573
 Students per Counselor246  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.12.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock81.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.25.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.9%1.5%
Reviews for Natchez    3 Reviews

Enjoyed a one-day visit to this lovely town. Located on the mighty Mississippi River, historic preservation is evident. New businesses have taken care to preserve the  More

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Over 15 years ago

The city of Natchez was a great disappointment due to the fact it has been allowed to fall into a state of filth and disrepair.  More

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Over 20 years ago

Now, let me qualify, I've never actually lived in Natchez but spent one of the most relaxing weeks of my life there. Very nice people and some of the most beautiful  More

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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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