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Abilene, TX vs Morganton, NC

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- Morganton spends 23.4% less per student than Abilene.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.7% higher in Morganton than in Abilene. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Morganton had 12.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Abilene
 Abilene, TXMorganton, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,084$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,445  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,831$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.33  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5264573
 Students per Counselor330  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock12.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock76.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.26.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for Abilene    17 Reviews

I've lived in 9 states, traveled over much of the U.S., and Abilene TEXAS is by far the best city I've ever lived. I find it beautiful here, love the climate and low  More

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Over 5 years ago

We moved to Abilene for a military assignment and have never got out of here. We stayed initially for children and grandchildren then elderly parents. Now we can't  More

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I've lived in Abilene for the last 45 years and It's the best place to raise a family. Great churches, schools, jobs and sense of community. There is always something  More

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Reviews for Morganton    4 Reviews

We moved to Morganton in 2014 and love this town/area. The natural beauty in the Catawba Valley is astounding. Mountains, rivers, and beautiful trees are everywhere. The  More

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Over 10 years ago

Will be transplanting from the suburbs of Philadelphia and have visited Morganton on our way to Asheville/Hendersonville. It is close to take in what Asheville has to  More

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Over 11 years ago

It is the best place for schools. cost of living is great. Homes are cheap and affordable. Crime is very low. Recommend moving to Morganton NC  More

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