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Edina, MN vs Kinston, NC

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Highlights
- Kinston spends 47.0% less per student than Edina.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.5% lower in Kinston than in Edina. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Kinston had 17.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Edina
 Edina, MNKinston, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,227$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,406  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,729$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.07  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5644573
 Students per Counselor533  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock80.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.71.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree9.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%1.5%
Reviews for Edina    6 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Born and raised in Minnesota, moved to GA 2.5 years ago. Georgia is a wonderful place, but I miss Minnesota, family and friends so very much. Moving back,as soon as our  More

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Over 16 years ago

I love this place, but it is unbelievably expensive...it is clost to downtown Mpls and st.paul. great neighbourhood and nice  More

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Over 18 years ago

This city works. It snows and before you know it, the road is cleared and salted. The school district is top rated. Lots and lots of parks. Kids are active in  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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