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Cornelius, NC vs Portola Valley, CA

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- Portola Valley spends 59.3% more per student than Cornelius.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 22.1% higher in Portola Valley than in Cornelius. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Portola Valley had 2.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Cornelius
 Cornelius, NCPortola Valley, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$20,087$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,703  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,271$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.21  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock80554573
 Students per Counselor307  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock99.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.55.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock30.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock6.0%1.5%
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Reviews for Cornelius    5 Reviews
Sandee · Cornelius, NC
Wonderful place to live
Over 10 years ago

The Lake Norman area offers a multitude of activities, shopping,dining and all around great quality of life. Four distinct seasons with breathtaking scenery are a huge  More

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Candace · Cornelius, NC
Great Childrens Clothing Store!
Over 11 years ago

There is an adorable Childrens and Teens Clothing store in Cornelius, NC that gives exceptional customer service and their prices are very affordable....actually  More

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kevin · Smithfield, PA
ok so is it a good place to relocate.
Over 11 years ago

moving from a small town south of Pittsburgh..nothing here but the dam gas well stuff .not for me..i got a job in Cornelius north calolina..is it worth moving..iam a  More

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