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Asheville, NC vs Ashland, OH

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Highlights
- Ashland spends 18.5% more per student than Asheville.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 23.7% higher in Ashland than in Asheville. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ashland had 3.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Asheville
 Asheville, NCAshland, OHUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,370$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,947  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,079$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.3  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5434573
 Students per Counselor239  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.50.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%1.5%
Reviews for Asheville    117 Reviews

Lived around this city my entire life, and have spent countless hours in every part of it- at one point, Asheville was the place to be, it had a high standard of living,  More

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Asheville has changed dramatically over the pass twenty years . At one time downtown and the charming family friendly neighborhoods within, reminded me of The Waltons  More

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This city is very deceiving. Small but if you look close you see big liberal city problems in this town. Mainly because it is overwhelming liberal. Far left liberals.  More

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Reviews for Ashland    6 Reviews

I've lived all over the country working in healthcare.Have lived in ashland for the last 30 years.If you like smaller towns,you will like Ashland.Very friendly (as most  More

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I moved here a little under two years ago for personal reasons and for my child to have a decent school to go to. I have found the people very unwelcoming and cliquish,  More

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Over 15 years ago

I have lived in here all my life. Ashland is a great place to raise a family. There are lots of parks and activities for families to enjoy. It is also a very safe  More

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