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Bluffton, SC vs Buford, GA

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Highlights
- Buford spends 19.1% less per student than Bluffton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 31.1% higher in Buford than in Bluffton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Buford had 22.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Bluffton
 Bluffton, SCBuford, GAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,190$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,547  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,621$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.17  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8074573
 Students per Counselor289  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock13.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock74.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.47.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.3%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

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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

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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

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Reviews for Buford    5 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Lived here in Buford for 10 years. I love Buford! I never plan on leaving. Close enough to Atlanta, but far enough away also. Love the diversity in Gwinnett County! It  More

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Over 10 years ago

Buford is a great place to live because the school system is great. It's a great place to live. The only thing that if I issue is that you can get looked at if you are a  More

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As a former New Yorker (Long Island) it took a while to get used to NOT waiting on a long line when you go shopping or out to dinner or the DMV. Driving around in my  More

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