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Delray Beach, FL vs Aiken, SC

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Highlights
- Aiken spends 18.2% more per student than Delray Beach.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.9% lower in Aiken than in Delray Beach. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Aiken had 2.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Delray Beach
 Delray Beach, FLAiken, SCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,390$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,942  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,985$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.38  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3034573
 Students per Counselor433  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.40.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.7%1.5%
Reviews for Delray Beach    19 Reviews

Great place to live, however, the school system isn't great. You really need to pick Boca Raton, or if you're willing to live a bit farther West, Wellington, for better  More

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I have lived in over 100 places and homes..even as a child my parents lived moving every few years..i learned to live that too..getting new ideas for decorating and new  More

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The area has been totally regentrified over the past 10 years. It's outdoor cafe's and restaurants, shops and, of course, a fabulous beach. the beach has cabanas,  More

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Reviews for Aiken    34 Reviews

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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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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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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