2025 Compare Cities Education:
Bluffton, SC vs Black Mountain, NC

Change Cities
Highlights
- Black Mountain spends 19.5% less per student than Bluffton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.3% higher in Black Mountain than in Bluffton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Black Mountain had 3.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Bluffton
 Bluffton, SCBlack Mountain, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,129$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,547  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,886$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.17  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3634573
 Students per Counselor289  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.47.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock13.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.7%1.5%
Reviews for Bluffton    10 Reviews

Hello: As I have been within this town, off-and-on, for a few years - the lovely atmosphere of weather/nature is a fragrance of delight. Fortressed with a lovely  More

   |    Reply

Over 10 years ago

I would like yo know the cost of living differences between bluffton and Columbus,ohio. I am considering moving down south for employment. Thank  More

   |    Reply

I moved to the south because I love the romance of cities like Savannah and Beaufort. I also like the weather here. You get used to the hot summers and learn to love  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Bluffton

Reviews for Black Mountain    3 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I lived in Black Mountain for about ten years and loved it! Beautiful scenery, friendly people, and a great vibe. I had to move back to my home state because of family  More

   |    Reply

Over 13 years ago

Moved to the mountains only 2 years ago from a big NC city. Thought this area near Asheville would be nice, but the people here are unkind and no one associates outside  More

   |    Reply

Over 16 years ago

There is no town in the US that is more similar to a Thonas Kinkade painting than Black Mountain, NC. You have to experience the magic of the mountains here to  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Black Mountain


Learn More About Black Mountain, North Carolina
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.