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Pontotoc, MS vs Jackson, MS

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- Jackson spends 30.3% more per student than Pontotoc.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.9% higher in Jackson than in Pontotoc. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Jackson had 6.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Pontotoc
 Pontotoc, MSJackson, MSUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,517$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,466  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,444$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.05  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5504573
 Students per Counselor424  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.17.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.6%1.5%
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Reviews for Pontotoc    1 Reviews
Ernest · Pontotoc, MS
Small town USA
Over 18 years ago

Pontotoc is a small town in Northg East Ms. Close to (2) major colleges. Old MS is 30 miles to the west and MSU is 40 miles to the  More

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Ollie · Linton Hall, VA
Mississippi is Improving
Over 7 years ago

Mississippi is improving and growing. The educational system is much better than one realizes. Mississippi produces college graduates. There are a large number of  More

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Jacob · Pelahatchie, MS
It has it problems.
Over 7 years ago

Im in Pelahatchie,MS and I've been here before but my family tends to stay away from this area. I watch the news daily and all I hear is jackson. On the other note,  More

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Jacob · Pelahatchie, MS
It has it problems.
Over 7 years ago

Im in Pelahatchie,MS and I've been here before but my family tends to stay away from this area. I watch the news daily and all I hear is jackson. On the other note,  More

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