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Arroyo Grande, CA vs Kinston, NC

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- Kinston spends 35.7% less per student than Arroyo Grande.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 27.3% lower in Kinston than in Arroyo Grande. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Kinston had 14.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Arroyo Grande
 Arroyo Grande, CAKinston, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,227$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,063  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,729$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio20.87  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5644573
 Students per Counselor491  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock80.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.37.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%1.5%
Reviews for Arroyo Grande    8 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

Arroyo Grande is a nice place to live. However, it is rather expensive for many people. There is a large retirement community living here, and home and rental prices are  More

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Over 8 years ago

I've lived here for nearly thirty years and love it. Great, easy climate year round. I know what I'm talking about--having lived in San Francisco Bay Area, Nevada,  More

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People from here absolutely love it and refuse to admit that it is much too expensive. They hate change. To live in a good school area will cost you dearly. There is  More

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Reviews for Kinston    4 Reviews

I moved to Kinston, NC for retirement. Purchased a house from the auction held by the court. As a person of color, I was unable to obtain an attorney, while I was sued  More

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I'm moving my business and family with 2 young children to Kinston in March from Chapel Hill/Durham. Kinston is really nice with a great new restaurants, close proximity  More

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Over 13 years ago

hello! I recently visted parts of North Carolina and was amazed! I loved the people and the helpful tips from townies. I saw some amazing houses, in Kinston.   More

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