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Ocean Springs, MS vs Galveston, TX

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Highlights
- Galveston spends 13.8% more per student than Ocean Springs.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.5% higher in Galveston than in Ocean Springs. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Galveston had 9.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Ocean Springs
 Ocean Springs, MSGalveston, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,297$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,559  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,956$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.38  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock11064573
 Students per Counselor374  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock85.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.39.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.3%1.5%
Reviews for Ocean Springs    16 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I have lived in Ocean springs for 25 years now. I am a Yank by birth (Michigan), but a Mississippian by choice. I was a career military person and I was pretty upset  More

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Over 4 years ago

Any one buying a house in ocean springs should hire a licensed home inspector to make sure the house meets the current code. In parktown where I live they are making  More

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Run for the hills, Home owners insurance continues to rise and then you can't sell your house. The school superintendent retires with a fat retirement package and  More

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Reviews for Galveston    11 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Your intro page for Galveston, Texas shows the location as: Location: Southeast Texas, 50 miles inland from the Gulf Coast I'd like to let you know that Galveston (not  More

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Galveston is one of the friendliest, relaxing invigorating places my family and I have visited. My children love this island, and we are considering moving here.  More

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I was born on the island in 1948 and graduated from Ball High in 1966. Growing up on the island was a lot of fun and the island was clean and safe. I have seen the  More

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