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Palmetto, FL vs Natchez, MS

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Highlights
- Natchez spends 5.6% more per student than Palmetto.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 25.9% lower in Natchez than in Palmetto. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Natchez had 0.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Palmetto
 Palmetto, FLNatchez, MSUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,751$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,374  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,560$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.16  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4054573
 Students per Counselor405  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock83.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.23.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.3%1.5%
Reviews for Palmetto    3 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Best bet for Florida living is newer bedroom communities. Closer to inland parks for canoe and kayak, but a quick drive to the shore. There's not a safe city in the  More

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I am a 40yr old single female who moved to Palmetto about 6 years ago. Since I have been here, I have seen the change in the town. Despite a bad economy, Palmetto  More

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Over 18 years ago

My husband and I are moving from this area because the schools are more than poor. With almost no after school activites or diverse educational choices. If you child  More

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Reviews for Natchez    3 Reviews

Enjoyed a one-day visit to this lovely town. Located on the mighty Mississippi River, historic preservation is evident. New businesses have taken care to preserve the  More

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Over 15 years ago

The city of Natchez was a great disappointment due to the fact it has been allowed to fall into a state of filth and disrepair.  More

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Over 20 years ago

Now, let me qualify, I've never actually lived in Natchez but spent one of the most relaxing weeks of my life there. Very nice people and some of the most beautiful  More

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