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Elk Park, NC vs West Jefferson, NC

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- West Jefferson spends 33.4% less per student than Elk Park.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.5% higher in West Jefferson than in Elk Park. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- West Jefferson had 9.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Elk Park
 Elk Park, NCWest Jefferson, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,850$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,787  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,747$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.16  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5544573
 Students per Counselor328  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock83.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.36.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.14.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock2.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.0%1.5%
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Solo · Angier, NC
Shortage of year-round housing
Over 12 years ago

West Jefferson is a nice town with basic shopping facilities, family restaurants, library. But, the housing situation is a bit lacking. Most of the newer houses in the  More

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