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Fairfield Glade, TN vs Hickory, NC

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- Hickory spends 7.9% more per student than Fairfield Glade.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 8.1% lower in Hickory than in Fairfield Glade. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Hickory had 8.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Fairfield Glade
 Fairfield Glade, TNHickory, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,003$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,891  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,893$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.42  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7174573
 Students per Counselor574  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.33.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.29.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.7%1.5%
Reviews for Fairfield Glade    4 Reviews

We have lived here nearly 6 years. Lovely area. Moderate climate. Low taxes and cost of living. Friendly people. Lots of outdoor recreation. 5 great golf courses. Low  More

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Over 12 years ago

I was told by celebration liquors that fairfield had some of tim smith's moonshine....I would like to buy some ...could you give me the name of the liquor store in that  More

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Over 16 years ago

My wife and I are considering retirement in Fairfield Glade. We would like to hear from residents there as to how happy they are. Do you enjoy a good quality of life?   More

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Reviews for Hickory    8 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Hickory is has wonderful amenities such as the science museum, children's museum, aquarium, art museum, symphony orchestra, and great universities. Its not far from  More

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Over 4 years ago

Hickory is a nice place to live. There are great parks here. Glen Hilton is a beautiful park with lots of play structures and tall trees nice elevated walking path.  More

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Cons, No ethnic diversity"... How is that a "Con"? That means it has a rich traditional culture, where most people share a interest in the same  More

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