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Asheville, NC vs Ben Lomond, CA

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- Ben Lomond spends 34.9% more per student than Asheville.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 64.2% higher in Ben Lomond than in Asheville. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ben Lomond had 3.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Asheville
 Asheville, NCBen Lomond, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,364$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,947  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,688$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.3  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock62714573
 Students per Counselor239  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.50.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.7%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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Scotty · 

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 Ben Lomond    2 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I've lived in Ben Lomond since 1998 with my family. The schools (located in Felton and Boulder Creek) churn out wonderful kids. There are also private and charter  More

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Over 16 years ago

out of all the places i have been to in my life, ben lomond is where my soul longs for. the air is perfect. i honestly feel that my lungs get the best air in the world  More

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