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Florence, SC vs Columbia, NC

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Highlights
- Columbia spends 15.6% more per student than Florence.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 22.1% lower in Columbia than in Florence. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Columbia had 15.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Florence

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 Florence, SCColumbia, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student$13,868$16,038$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,228$15,623$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$6,744$8,392$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.3310.3916.23
 Students per Librarian36104573
 Students per Counselor328176530
 Grade School Educ.1.7%10.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.0%14.0%6.3%
 High School Educ.88.3%75.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.2%27.8%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.11.7%4.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.6%12.0%33.7%
 Masters Grad.10.4%4.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%0.0%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.1%0.0%1.5%

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Reviews for Florence    18 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

The short version: high humidty+high temps+mosquitoes, high crime, terrible schools, poor dining choices, no outdoor activities, very few entertainment options,  More

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Some people have actually lived here for 30 years? I can't even imagine what your perspective is or what your life is like. Like anything in life, it's all about  More

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I've lived in Florence for over 30 years and think it's a great place to live, work and play. It's a progressive community that is welcoming to newcomers of all ages  More

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Reviews for Columbia    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

My Husband is getting PCS to Ft. Jackson.. Can anyone tell me some good neighborhoods around there. Also the names of good  More

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ZIPS IN FLORENCE, SOUTH CAROLINA
29501 29505 29506 29541
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27925

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