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Slidell, LA vs Covington, LA

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- Covington spends 0.0% less per student than Slidell.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.0% lower in Covington than in Slidell. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Covington had 0.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Slidell
 Slidell, LACovington, LAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,328$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,092  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,078$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.05  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7224573
 Students per Counselor457  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.28.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%1.5%
Reviews for Slidell    8 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

it is too close to new orleans east where there their crime has spread, had recent robberies. It is no longer nice to live. Sales tax rate has also increased in the  More

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Over 17 years ago

Crime is very little in my apartment  More

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Over 17 years ago

We are new to this city and state and would like more information as to finding affordable housing for low income  More

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Reviews for Covington    3 Reviews

I have lived half of my life in Covington, LA and can honestly say I am glad that I moved back to the country in Bush, LA. Covington is too clogged with traffic, stores,  More

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Over 16 years ago

I've lived here most of my life. Since Hurricane Katrina the area has exploded with people and traffic. It's a nice place to visit but you don't want to live  More

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Over 18 years ago

What kind of family entertainment do Covington  More

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