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Dahlonega, GA vs Kinston, NC

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- Kinston spends 15.9% less per student than Dahlonega.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.4% higher in Kinston than in Dahlonega. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Kinston had 16.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Dahlonega
 Dahlonega, GAKinston, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,227$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,828  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,729$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.83  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5644573
 Students per Counselor395  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock80.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.57.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%1.5%
Reviews for Dahlonega    5 Reviews

Dahlonega is beautiful, the town is quaint and the people are kind. Dahlonega appreciates, celebrates and preserves the traditions of the past without being afraid to  More

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Over 12 years ago

i love it in dahlonega i been livin here for nearly 20 years and i want to tell yall the gold city is truly that golden with tourism and job opportunities we have a vast  More

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Over 13 years ago

I moved to Dahlonega because it was pretty and inexpensive. I recommend visiting the area for its many attractions, but NEVER MOVE HERE! Its elected officials are all  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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