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Beaufort, NC vs Jamestown, NC

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- Jamestown spends 6.6% less per student than Beaufort.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 16.5% higher in Jamestown than in Beaufort. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Jamestown had 8.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Beaufort
 Beaufort, NCJamestown, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,652$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,794  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,180$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.12  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6414573
 Students per Counselor263  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.31.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.29.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock17.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.9%1.5%
Reviews for Beaufort    5 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Background: I'm a medical professional considering moving to NC. Was in the Albermarle Sound area last week and on walking down a dock, noticed large swarms of tiny  More

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Over 16 years ago

The other poster is correct, outdoor activities slow down in the winter, but the social scene stays warm with house parties, pot lucks, concerts, bridge and Scrabble,  More

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Over 16 years ago

The other poster is correct, outdoor activities do slow down in the coastal winters, but the social scene stays warm with house parties, bridge, Scrabble, pot lucks,  More

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Reviews for Jamestown    1 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

In Jamestown proper, there is City Lake Park. During the summer, there is a pool and waterslide, along with rides (like a miniature train) for the kids. Year round  More

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