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Bentonville, AR vs Gaffney, SC

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- Gaffney spends 1.1% less per student than Bentonville.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 15.4% lower in Gaffney than in Bentonville. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Gaffney had 15.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Bentonville
 Bentonville, ARGaffney, SCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,644$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,788  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,552$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.49  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4104573
 Students per Counselor393  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock80.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.51.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.2%1.5%
Reviews for Bentonville    13 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I've lived in Bentonville for 5 1/2 years and think it's a great city for families. There are tons of activities for kids and everything seems to be geared to young  More

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Nice people but there is no consumer protection. Be careful renting or spending on high ticket items.  More

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Mindy · 

People are friendly when out and about for the most part. Lots of people from India and CA are moving here. Walmart owns and controls EVERYTHING from the police  More

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Reviews for Gaffney    2 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I have lived in Gaffney for ten years, I am from Garfield New Jersey. I do Love living here in the south.  More

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Over 13 years ago

Small town located an hour away from Charlotte. Property taxes are low and they offer the Homestead Act to senior citizens. Although the summer months are hot, winters  More

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