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Ocean Springs, MS vs Las Cruces, NM

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Highlights
- Las Cruces spends 5.3% more per student than Ocean Springs.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.7% higher in Las Cruces than in Ocean Springs. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Las Cruces had 8.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Ocean Springs
 Ocean Springs, MSLas Cruces, NMUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,307$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,559  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,484$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.38  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock19124573
 Students per Counselor374  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.39.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.0%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 Las Cruces    50 Reviews

I've lived in Las Cruces for six months now. Before moving here I was in Albuquerque (3 hrs north) for four years and before that I lived in Northern Utah most of my  More

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Over 2 years ago

Las Cruces is a hidden gem! Homes are still affordable, you're not far from bigger city entertainment/transportation, and the scenery in beautiful. It's not all dry  More

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Over 4 years ago

It depends on what you are looking for; for me Las Cruces is and ideal place. I am retired and the kind of places I seek to live in have changed over the years. I have  More

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