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Natchitoches, LA vs Bella Vista, AR

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- Bella Vista spends 3.4% less per student than Natchitoches.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.3% higher in Bella Vista than in Natchitoches. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Bella Vista had 11.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Natchitoches
 Natchitoches, LABella Vista, ARUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,785$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,135  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,621$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.14  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5144573
 Students per Counselor687  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.27.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%1.5%
Reviews for Natchitoches    6 Reviews

Natchitoches is a great small town in central Louisiana, with several claims to fame. It is the oldest permanent European settlement in the Louisiana Purchase,  More

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I have been trapped here for 2 years........ This town is not a place to be if you aren't a college student or a rich retired snob. I worked in a field where I met a  More

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Over 14 years ago

On the surface, Natchitoches seems like a pretty town. The history of the city is quite interesting. But if you are thinking of moving here, don't do it! I've lived here  More

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Reviews for Bella Vista    18 Reviews

Fantastic area with tons of outdoor activities and private amenities: 7 lakes, 3 pools, miles of hiking and biking trails, golf courses, pickle ball, tennis, frisbee  More

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Just moved to Arkanss earlier this year from Washington state. We are originally from the lower part of the U.S. and have lived in a few states over the last 12 years.  More

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Over 6 years ago

Bella Vista is a lovely place, with a low cost of living (but increasing all the time) and extremely low crime rate. The town has Five decent golf courses, good for a  More

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