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Ocean Springs, MS vs Morgantown, WV

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Highlights
- Morgantown spends 14.9% more per student than Ocean Springs.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.0% lower in Morgantown than in Ocean Springs. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Morgantown had 2.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Ocean Springs
 Ocean Springs, MSMorgantown, WVUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,429$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,559  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,179$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.38  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7304573
 Students per Counselor374  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.39.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock17.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock8.3%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 Morgantown    16 Reviews

Morgantown is a vibrant classic American college town with a laid-back vibe. While the city and surrounding area are relatively small at about $150,000 people, residents  More

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Morgantown is a college town with many wonderful qualities, but for a retiree or someone on a fixed income, it is getting very expensive and crowded. The housing market  More

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Over 13 years ago

its a good small university town, however the cost of living varies especially rents on whether you live near to the campus or far away from wvu. there are only couple  More

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