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Sumter, SC vs Oxford, MS

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Highlights
- Oxford spends 64.1% more per student than Sumter.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.2% lower in Oxford than in Sumter. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Oxford had 4.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Sumter
 Sumter, SCOxford, MSUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,292$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,979  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,903$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.71  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7514573
 Students per Counselor343  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.26.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock16.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock7.7%1.5%
Reviews for Sumter    11 Reviews

I work in Sumter. I have been thoroughly impressed by the talent that lives in the area. Folks who get it done. In terms of a place to live. Though Sumter has a  More

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Over 6 years ago

About me: I lived in Sumter from birth to around 22 years old. I have since lived in many states, and currently reside in CO, and love it. I prefer towns smaller than  More

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Over 14 years ago

We are a transplanted military family who always intended on retiring in Florida when we retired from the Air Force. We enjoy the small town feeling of Sumter and have  More

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Reviews for Oxford    5 Reviews

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Over 4 years ago

While I know this isn’t a review, I am looking for some local insight! I am recent college graduate and looking for a fresh start to my career. I have lived in Chicago  More

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Over 17 years ago

We relocated to Oxford, MS from the Memphis, TN area. There are so many great things to say about Oxford but the low crime rate is at the top of the list! Coming from  More

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Over 18 years ago

It's not to say there is zero crime - but it's unlikely that could be said about any community. You might say it's definitely a secondary consideration in  More

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