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Oakdale, LA vs Houma, LA

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Highlights
- Houma spends 12.1% less per student than Oakdale.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 33.3% higher in Houma than in Oakdale. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Houma had 11.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Oakdale
 Oakdale, LAHouma, LAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,963$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,273  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,131$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.53  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5254573
 Students per Counselor331  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock8.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.18.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock83.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.8.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%1.5%
Reviews for Oakdale    1 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

well i must say there is many places in this world where you can be raised. on the other hand you will always rember that place as home. Over the years i have travled  More

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Reviews for Houma    4 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

I lived in Houma from 2 years of age until 61. If you love fishing, eating fried/boiled seafood, and enjoy hot humid weather, this is your town. Except for having easy  More

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Over 17 years ago

Houma has absolutely nothing to  More

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Over 18 years ago

Hot summers; significant hurricanes and tropical storms about once every 5  More

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