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Augusta, ME vs Florence, SC

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Highlights
- Florence spends 15.1% less per student than Augusta.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 12.5% higher in Florence than in Augusta. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Florence had 3.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Augusta
 Augusta, MEFlorence, SCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,868$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,350  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,744$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.85  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3614573
 Students per Counselor299  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.27.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%1.5%
Reviews for Augusta    8 Reviews

We spent 1 year in Augusta. It is probably the cutest Capitol city that I have ever visited in the US. That being said, it has a dark underbelly and a ruthless drug  More

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Over 15 years ago

Winter in Maine usually starts in November, occasionally in October and lasts until March, sometimes April. Although last year was unusually mild, most folks around  More

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I've been living in Augusta for about 9 months now. Moved here from New Orleans. I should be moving out in a few months; I seriously considered staying in Augusta  More

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Reviews for Florence    18 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

The short version: high humidty+high temps+mosquitoes, high crime, terrible schools, poor dining choices, no outdoor activities, very few entertainment options,  More

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Some people have actually lived here for 30 years? I can't even imagine what your perspective is or what your life is like. Like anything in life, it's all about  More

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I've lived in Florence for over 30 years and think it's a great place to live, work and play. It's a progressive community that is welcoming to newcomers of all ages  More

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