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Byron Center, MI vs Rutherfordton, NC

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- Rutherfordton spends 24.2% less per student than Byron Center.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 15.9% lower in Rutherfordton than in Byron Center. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Rutherfordton had 3.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Byron Center
 Byron Center, MIRutherfordton, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,121$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,296  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,242$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5084573
 Students per Counselor681  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.43.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%1.5%
Reviews for Byron Center    2 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

This a rural suberb of Grand Rapids that is just far enough away from the city with close commerce and recreation. Great for raising a family, good schools, quiet  More

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Over 16 years ago

Great place to raise a family. Close to Grand Rapids with easy access to Lake Michigan to the west. Strong family environment, solid schools, and nice  More

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Reviews for Rutherfordton    2 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

Climate is moderate. Right in the middle of the geothermal belt of NC. Convenient to four major cities. Shopping and highways available.Very low crime  More

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Over 17 years ago

Crime in Rutherfordton in next to non-existant. You hardly ever hear of murder or rape here. I'm aware that we have burgleries and so forth, but very serious crime?   More

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