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Chapel Hill, NC vs Kinston, NC

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Highlights
- Kinston spends 34.2% less per student than Chapel Hill.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 16.0% higher in Kinston than in Chapel Hill. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Kinston had 16.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Chapel Hill
 Chapel Hill, NCKinston, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,227$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,405  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,729$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.09  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5644573
 Students per Counselor280  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock80.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.7.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.78.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree10.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%1.5%
Reviews for Chapel Hill    16 Reviews

Between my wife and I, we've lived in Raleigh, Cary, Durham, and Chapel Hill, and it's Chapel Hill we prefer. Franklin Street is always lively with an eclectic mix of  More

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I am not sure if Bert has actually been to the Triangle, but for starters, Durham, as Chapel Hill residents know and envy, is and has been for 5 yrs now a vibrant  More

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someone told me they live in the hills/mountains right near chapel hill, and the summers are much cooler there, while the town itself is easily accessible. is this  More

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Reviews for Kinston    4 Reviews

I moved to Kinston, NC for retirement. Purchased a house from the auction held by the court. As a person of color, I was unable to obtain an attorney, while I was sued  More

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I'm moving my business and family with 2 young children to Kinston in March from Chapel Hill/Durham. Kinston is really nice with a great new restaurants, close proximity  More

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Over 13 years ago

hello! I recently visted parts of North Carolina and was amazed! I loved the people and the helpful tips from townies. I saw some amazing houses, in Kinston.   More

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