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Ponchatoula, LA vs Denham Springs, LA

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Highlights
- Denham Springs spends 0.8% more per student than Ponchatoula.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.3% higher in Denham Springs than in Ponchatoula. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Denham Springs had 8.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Ponchatoula
 Ponchatoula, LADenham Springs, LAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,540$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,168  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,986$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.38  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5234573
 Students per Counselor728  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.17.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.9%1.5%
Reviews for Ponchatoula    1 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

ponchatoula is a great town. there are lots of great neighborhoods and a couple of good churches. there is a lot of rec for kids but it is managed in an old mom and pop  More

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Reviews for Denham Springs    5 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

D.S. used to not have much, but now a lot of restaurants and retail shops are setting up shop here. Still, there's not much else worthwhile to do unless you like  More

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Over 16 years ago

This parish is trully a down home place to be. It has the best schools, great homes, and neighbors! From the city to the horse farms- it is trully a great place to  More

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Over 17 years ago

Louisiana is a great place live we have strong family values and traditions. The food is absolutely second to none. However the climate leaves a lot to be desired. It is  More

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