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Beaufort, NC vs Marco Island, FL

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Highlights
- Marco Island spends 19.9% more per student than Beaufort.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 27.4% higher in Marco Island than in Beaufort. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Marco Island had 4.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Beaufort
 Beaufort, NCMarco Island, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,670$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,794  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,184$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.12  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8984573
 Students per Counselor263  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.31.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.29.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock13.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.7%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 Marco Island    3 Reviews

We just purchased a home here from San Diego, Ca. Marco island is so refreshing! It is Clean, no trash, people care about their yards and community with impeccable  More

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Over 8 years ago

We moved here upon retirement and have been delighted with our new community. With canals crisscrossing the entire island, most homesites are on the water, and we enjoy  More

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I have been coming to Marco Island for the past couple of years to spend the 4th of July with my family in this beautiful city, but never again. From what we learned  More

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