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Dawson, GA vs Aiken, SC

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- Aiken spends 11.8% more per student than Dawson.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.6% higher in Aiken than in Dawson. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Aiken had 12.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Dawson
 Dawson, GAAiken, SCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,390$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,187  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,985$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.35  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3034573
 Students per Counselor418  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.9.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.7%1.5%
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Reviews for Aiken    34 Reviews
laura · Aiken, SC
Moving here was hard, but I love Aiken
Over 5 years ago

I'm going on 3 years living in Aiken. Moving here not having any family or friends was difficult. I'm thankful for the people I have met who now feel like lifelong  More

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Julie · Boise, ID
Almost Perfect, Magical Place.
Over 5 years ago

Aiken is a magical place. It is beautiful and historic, has all the amenities, and Hitchcock Woods is a treasure! I feel blessed to have lived in Aiken for 3 years. As a  More

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Laura · Aiken, SC
I'm young and I like Aiken
Over 6 years ago

Aiken is a unique town to visit or live in. I've lived in Toronto, ON Canada, Lynchburg, VA and in Aiken. I am 24 years old and moved here from VA just over two years  More

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