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Dixon, CA vs Durham, NC

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- Durham spends 16.9% less per student than Dixon.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 34.2% lower in Durham than in Dixon. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Durham had 7.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Dixon
 Dixon, CADurham, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,612$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,346  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,938$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio23  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8084573
 Students per Counselor867  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.21.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock15.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock5.0%1.5%
Reviews for Dixon    3 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

great town i grew up there and most of my family still lives there. The population is just small enough that you get to know your neigbors. The highlight of the year is  More

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Over 17 years ago

Dixon in located in the central valley just north of the sacramento delta and it is windy on a average of three to four days a  More

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Dixon is a quaint little town that manages to keeps its small-town feel and appeal. It is also located about 25 west of Sacramento and 50 miles from the Bay Area. It's  More

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Reviews for Durham    43 Reviews

I was raised in this city, left for work in the 2010s, and returned in 2018. This city has changed a lot over the years for the better. Growing up there was not a ton to  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived in durham for a few years and my experience is coming from someone who has traveled all over the world and has lived in many different states. First things  More

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Over 4 years ago

I live here for my entire life and it has never gotten boring, I love the scenery, nightlife and basically everything here. There is always something new to do and  More

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