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Beaufort, NC vs Norfolk, VA

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Highlights
- Norfolk spends 13.2% more per student than Beaufort.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.8% higher in Norfolk than in Beaufort. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Norfolk had 2.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Beaufort
 Beaufort, NCNorfolk, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,905$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,794  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,401$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.12  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5504573
 Students per Counselor263  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.31.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.29.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.4%1.5%
Reviews for Beaufort    5 Reviews

Over 10 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 17 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 17 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 Norfolk    41 Reviews

I've lived in Norfolk for most of my life, and I love it here. I love the maker scene, and the new breweries. The arts scene, especially the theater side is always  More

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Over 8 years ago

I have lived in Norfolk VA for 11 months and,I cant wait to leave.It is full of crime ,homeless and undeveloped city.Public transportation is terrible and its wet and  More

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Over 8 years ago

I was born in Norfolk, and lived in Norfolk and Virginia Beach until my early 20s. Here are 10 things that are 100% true about Norfolk you may have heard before: 1) It's  More

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