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Ruston, LA vs Rock Springs, WY

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Highlights
- Rock Springs spends 16.3% more per student than Ruston.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 19.6% lower in Rock Springs than in Ruston. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Rock Springs had 1.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Ruston
 Ruston, LARock Springs, WYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,032$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,293  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,658$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.05  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock2924573
 Students per Counselor611  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock14.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.45.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%1.5%
Reviews for Ruston    2 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Back stabbing little town you want get anywhere with out knowing people or have  More

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Very difficult to find a job here if you’re not hired by the university. When my husband got a job with the university, I didn’t think it would be so difficult for me  More

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Reviews for Rock Springs    3 Reviews

Rock Springs will grow on you. It is a big city (about 20,000) by Wyoming standards. There are a few chain stores and a small mall. Wal-Mart is the main place to shop  More

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Over 17 years ago

i once lived in rock for about a year and then transfered to oregon. i'm ready to go back.the town is like any it has good and bad.im going back because it grew on me  More

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Over 18 years ago

I have heard lots of rumors about Rock Springs. I know that many people say it is a rough town. Since I am looking at possibly teaching there, I would like to know what  More

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