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Florence, AL vs Morganton, NC

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- Morganton spends 11.2% less per student than Florence.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 14.3% lower in Morganton than in Florence. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Morganton had 13.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Florence
 Florence, ALMorganton, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,084$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,311  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,831$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.35  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5264573
 Students per Counselor349  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock12.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock76.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.27.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for Florence    8 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I am a 41 yr old female in search of a new life. I am not running I amj ust trying to find myself some happiness and I would like to know what I can rent there to make  More

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Over 15 years ago

A few years ago, while i was still living in Florence, the local newspaper did an article abt why the young educated people were leaving Florence. In my early 20's as i  More

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Over 16 years ago

we will relocate to Alabama, Muscle Shoals, Florence, Sheffield area.We would like a nice town to live in, where our two kids can grow up and would not cost us a  More

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Reviews for Morganton    4 Reviews

We moved to Morganton in 2014 and love this town/area. The natural beauty in the Catawba Valley is astounding. Mountains, rivers, and beautiful trees are everywhere. The  More

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Over 10 years ago

Will be transplanting from the suburbs of Philadelphia and have visited Morganton on our way to Asheville/Hendersonville. It is close to take in what Asheville has to  More

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Over 11 years ago

It is the best place for schools. cost of living is great. Homes are cheap and affordable. Crime is very low. Recommend moving to Morganton NC  More

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