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Amarillo, TX vs Pinehurst, NC

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- Pinehurst spends 16.4% less per student than Amarillo.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 14.4% higher in Pinehurst than in Amarillo. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Pinehurst had 15.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Amarillo
 Amarillo, TXPinehurst, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,107$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,403  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,894$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.75  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6794573
 Students per Counselor358  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.24.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock18.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.1%1.5%
Reviews for Amarillo    31 Reviews

I was originally from here, left for a number of years, and ended up back for a short time due to life circumstances. I have really tried to make the most of my time  More

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Over 7 years ago

I moved to Amarillo when I was five and left at 34, the best thing I ever did. Sadly, I came back to help care for my aging grandmother, and as soon as I can, i am  More

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Over 7 years ago

Amarillo is not a good place to live. For me it was like living in Hell. I lived there for 50 years. I graduated Canyon High. raised two kids. went through a divorce  More

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Reviews for Pinehurst    3 Reviews

I've lived here all my life, born and raised. This area is and will always be known for golf but we also have a really big horse community. The area is a well know  More

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Over 18 years ago

We have to travel 1 to 2 hours to have anything to do. So if you want to live in a small town and don't mind traveling out of town for good restaurants, ball games, and  More

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Over 18 years ago

Pinehurst is a small town that is growing rapidly. It once attracted those that were retiring or vacationing. Void of the bright lights, but plenty to do. People of  More

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