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Charlotte, NC vs Miami Lakes, FL

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Highlights
- Miami Lakes spends 6.1% less per student than Charlotte.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 16.8% higher in Miami Lakes than in Charlotte. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Miami Lakes had 1.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Charlotte
 Charlotte, NCMiami Lakes, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,839$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,703  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,809$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.21  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock27244573
 Students per Counselor307  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock15.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.45.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.7%1.5%
Reviews for Charlotte    305 Reviews

My favorite city to live year round with 4 seasons. We love Charlotte  More

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Over 4 years ago

This city has a lot of potential, but it could use some work. For example, it seems to lack things that other cities have. And there is a lack of atmosphere and charm.  More

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Over 5 years ago

Very new transplant (~6 weeks) so first impressions and reasons why I moved here: -great year-round weather, if you don't mind humidity-- less hot in summer than TX/AZ  More

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Reviews for Miami Lakes    4 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Miami Lakes is a quiet, friendly community in Northern Miami-Dade County, Florida. The town incorporated in 2000, and became Miami-Dade's 31st municipality. There are 23  More

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Miami Lakes is a great place to raise a family. It is a VERY safe neighborhood. It does not really matter if you leave your window open all night just for fresh air.   More

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Miami Lakes was incorporated in December, 2000, becoming one of 34 municipalities in Miami-Dade County. The community features winding tree-shaded streets, and numerous  More

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