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Oxford, MS vs Natchitoches, LA

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Highlights
- Natchitoches spends 23.4% less per student than Oxford.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.5% lower in Natchitoches than in Oxford. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Natchitoches had 7.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Oxford
 Oxford, MSNatchitoches, LAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,239$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,795  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,134$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.21  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9544573
 Students per Counselor430  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.12.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.58.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.3%1.5%
Reviews for Oxford    5 Reviews

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Over 4 years ago

While I know this isn’t a review, I am looking for some local insight! I am recent college graduate and looking for a fresh start to my career. I have lived in Chicago  More

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Over 17 years ago

We relocated to Oxford, MS from the Memphis, TN area. There are so many great things to say about Oxford but the low crime rate is at the top of the list! Coming from  More

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Over 18 years ago

It's not to say there is zero crime - but it's unlikely that could be said about any community. You might say it's definitely a secondary consideration in  More

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Reviews for Natchitoches    6 Reviews

Natchitoches is a great small town in central Louisiana, with several claims to fame. It is the oldest permanent European settlement in the Louisiana Purchase,  More

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I have been trapped here for 2 years........ This town is not a place to be if you aren't a college student or a rich retired snob. I worked in a field where I met a  More

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Over 13 years ago

On the surface, Natchitoches seems like a pretty town. The history of the city is quite interesting. But if you are thinking of moving here, don't do it! I've lived here  More

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