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North Las Vegas, NV vs Monroe, LA

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- Monroe spends 5.1% more per student than North Las Vegas.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 17.8% lower in Monroe than in North Las Vegas. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Monroe had 6.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to North Las Vegas
 North Las Vegas, NVMonroe, LAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,043$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,498  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,942$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.93  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3254573
 Students per Counselor450  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.17.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%1.5%
Reviews for North Las Vegas    9 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

I got stationed at Nellis AFB in North Las Vegas about a year ago, and I have to say that I'm not a fan of this area. So many areas are run down around here and the  More

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North Las Vegas borders Las Vegas and West Las Vegas. Because of this, oftentimes many crimes are attributed to North Las Vegas but actually occur in either West Las  More

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Over 16 years ago

The most positive thing about this area is the climate. I find it to be enjoyable most of the time with a great deal of sun to keep you in a positive mood. There are  More

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Reviews for Monroe    8 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

If you are looking a place for high crime, high poverty, high obesity rates, high taxes, high unemployment, and high citizens, you have arrived at the right place. I  More

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Lived in Monroe/West Monroe for 2 years, I deeply regret it. Here's why. Not only is Monroe/West Monroe next to a plant that spews it's disgusting, cancerous smog,  More

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Over 17 years ago

We have one of the best universities around. We have high ratings all across the board. Why don't you consider checking us  More

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