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Ellijay, GA vs Rutherfordton, NC

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- Rutherfordton spends 13.9% less per student than Ellijay.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.0% lower in Rutherfordton than in Ellijay. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Rutherfordton had 21.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Ellijay
 Ellijay, GARutherfordton, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,121$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,651  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,242$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.21  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5084573
 Students per Counselor516  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.15.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.12.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%1.5%
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Reviews for Ellijay    5 Reviews
Joe · Ellijay, GA
The Peace and Quiet of Ellijay . . .
Over 6 years ago

I retired after 35 years offshore from Commercial Fishing the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean and Atlantic in 2009. Moved to Woodstock GA to assist my father in his latter  More

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William · Ellijay, GA
Ellijay, a place of Beauty
Over 6 years ago

I have lived here for over 22 years. Moved up from West Palm Beach, lived in Detroit and Chicago. The people here are peaceful and would do anything for you if you  More

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Dienesia · Marietta, GA
Racial diversity
Over 7 years ago

I went to look at land in Ellijay today and notice i did not see not one person that look like me I must admit this my be stupid of me to say but my family and I was  More

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Reviews for Rutherfordton    2 Reviews
Tam · Rutherfordton, NC
Super small town
Over 7 years ago

Climate is moderate. Right in the middle of the geothermal belt of NC. Convenient to four major cities. Shopping and highways available.Very low crime  More

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Rhonda · Rutherfordton, NC
Crime?
Over 16 years ago

Crime in Rutherfordton in next to non-existant. You hardly ever hear of murder or rape here. I'm aware that we have burgleries and so forth, but very serious crime?   More

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