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Charleston, WV vs Gaffney, SC

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- Gaffney spends 9.8% less per student than Charleston.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.1% lower in Gaffney than in Charleston. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Gaffney had 12.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Charleston
 Charleston, WVGaffney, SCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,644$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,401  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,552$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.41  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4104573
 Students per Counselor252  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock80.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.42.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree6.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.2%1.5%
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Reviews for Charleston    12 Reviews
John · Charleston, WV
We love our little city
Over 12 years ago

Charleston has a lot going on for being a small city. Capitol Street has great restaurants and Taylor Books, and Capitol Market is one of the best year-round farmers  More

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John · Charleston, WV
A great little city
Over 12 years ago

Charleston has a lot going on for being a small city. Capitol Street has great restaurants and Taylor Books, and Capitol Market is one of the best year-round farmers  More

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John · Charleston, WV
A great little city
Over 12 years ago

Charleston has a lot going on for being a small city. Capitol Street has great restaurants and Taylor Books, and Capitol Market is one of the best year-round farmers  More

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Reviews for Gaffney    2 Reviews
RICKY · Gaffney, SC
Love the South
Over 9 years ago

I have lived in Gaffney for ten years, I am from Garfield New Jersey. I do Love living here in the south.  More

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Donna · Gaffney, SC
Small towns
Over 13 years ago

Small town located an hour away from Charlotte. Property taxes are low and they offer the Homestead Act to senior citizens. Although the summer months are hot, winters  More

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