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Lexington, SC vs Jim Thorpe, PA

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Highlights
- Jim Thorpe spends 26.9% more per student than Lexington.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 1.9% lower in Jim Thorpe than in Lexington. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Jim Thorpe had 0.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Lexington

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 Lexington, SCJim Thorpe, PAUnited States
 Expend. per Student$16,041$20,354$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,923$14,519$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$6,684$9,314$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.4113.1516.23
 Students per Librarian4457284573
 Students per Counselor341367530
 Grade School Educ.2.4%3.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.7%3.6%6.3%
 High School Educ.93.9%93.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.9%19.5%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.9.1%14.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.46.2%20.2%33.7%
 Masters Grad.13.0%5.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.7%0.4%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.6%1.2%1.5%

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Reviews for Lexington    6 Reviews

Over the years Lexington has grown and there are indeed good schools, low cost of living, chain stores & plenty of churches. However, there is a high percentage of  More

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Over 12 years ago

It's a great place to raise a  More

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Over 14 years ago

We moved down here from Pennsylvania almost 5 years ago and have enjoyed every minute. We really miss our friends from up there, but that's about it. Just like  More

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