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2026 Compare Cities Education:
California, MD vs Beaufort, SC

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- Beaufort spends 1.1% less per student than California.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 23.4% lower in Beaufort than in California. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Beaufort had 1.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to California
 California, MDBeaufort, SCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,072$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,967  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,547$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.89  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3434573
 Students per Counselor358  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.41.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%1.5%
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Pamala · Hollywood, MD
Southern Maryland...what I like to call the REAL S
Over 16 years ago

I am not a true Southern Marylander but I have learned to truly appreciate the qualities of MY county and to recognize how Saint Mary's county is really different from  More

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Abigayle · Ladys Island, SC
Great Place To Call Home
Over 9 years ago

My husband and I moved here a year and a half ago. We have already made more friends here, than we had in other places we have lived. Most of our neighbors are from  More

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emily · Beaufort, SC
Horrible for Young People
Over 10 years ago

This place is exactly what you'd expect for a small town. Great for old people who like a slow lifestyle of fishing and pig pickings. Horrible for young people --  More

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Jay · Port Chester, NY
Special needs education in Beaufort and Port Royal
Over 12 years ago

We are relocating to the area and I am wondering about the elementary school special needs programs. I will i appreciate any  More

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