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Florence, SC vs Blue Bell, PA

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Highlights
- Blue Bell spends 64.8% more per student than Florence.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.3% lower in Blue Bell than in Florence. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Blue Bell had 12.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Florence
 Florence, SCBlue Bell, PAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$22,858$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,228  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,188$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.33  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4234573
 Students per Counselor328  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock99.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock29.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.3%1.5%
Reviews for Florence    18 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

The short version: high humidty+high temps+mosquitoes, high crime, terrible schools, poor dining choices, no outdoor activities, very few entertainment options,  More

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Some people have actually lived here for 30 years? I can't even imagine what your perspective is or what your life is like. Like anything in life, it's all about  More

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I've lived in Florence for over 30 years and think it's a great place to live, work and play. It's a progressive community that is welcoming to newcomers of all ages  More

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Reviews for Blue Bell    3 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Blue Bell is a very peaceful community that has a lot to offer! It fulfills all the shopping needs and holds a good number of great restaurants. The people are friendly  More

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Over 15 years ago

Living in Blue Bell has many advantages which make it a top place to live in the North Eastern US. The Wissahickon School District is one of the top in the State, and  More

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Over 18 years ago

I live in Blue Bell Pennsylvania, outside of Phila. It's a gated community. Close to Phila., weather seasonal, winters tend to be long and gray, but the rest are  More

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