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Buffalo, NY vs Lumberton, NC

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- Lumberton spends 58.0% less per student than Buffalo.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 38.4% higher in Lumberton than in Buffalo. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Lumberton had 7.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Buffalo
 Buffalo, NYLumberton, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,843$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$19,132  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,867$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.41  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6294573
 Students per Counselor319  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock79.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.29.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%1.5%
Reviews for Buffalo    94 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Clean, fun, safe and unique. Great place to raise a family. Affordable housing, strong job market. Great schools and neighborhoods.  More

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Over 3 years ago

Buffalo was okay in 2016. Since then, crime is up, there are more methadone clinics than pediatricians, and so many of the small businesses that made this place charming  More

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Over 3 years ago

This city is just plain beautiful. Sure, it might not be New York or Albany. But it's Buffalo. Place is a God-send. You want to see the Falls and the Bills? Come here.  More

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Reviews for Lumberton    3 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

In 2016, there were 393 violent crimes in Lumberton. Residents there, based on the FBI data, have a 1 in 55 chance of being raped, assaulted or killed. It’s the most  More

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Over 16 years ago

Lumberton is great for older professionals , and people who enjoy a slow pace. It is not a place for african americans who want to start a life. The night life is boring  More

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Over 18 years ago

Lumberton is located on I-95 about 20 miles north of the South Carolina line and about 75 miles from the Atlantic coastline. During the summer the typical high  More

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