2025 Compare Cities Education:
Foley, AL vs Wilmington, NC

Change Cities
Highlights
- Wilmington spends 5.2% less per student than Foley.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 20.1% lower in Wilmington than in Foley. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Wilmington had 6.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Foley
 Foley, ALWilmington, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,310$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,640  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,430$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.73  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7234573
 Students per Counselor388  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.24.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.8%1.5%
Reviews for Foley    7 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have lived here for a little over a year. I had imagined this would be a small town with some sense of community, but it seems entirely geared toward becoming a second  More

   |    Reply

My husband and I have lived here for over a year and it is hands down my least favorite place I’ve ever lived. We are prior military and have lived in many incredible  More

   |    Reply

Lovely place to live for retirees however traffic is getting bad as it is quickly turning into quite a tourist destination. The city has a darling downtown area as well  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Foley

Reviews for Wilmington    71 Reviews

I was born here and I will update more at a later time. First and most important, teh average cost of a 1br apt in Wilmington is approximately $1,800. Rentals have  More

   |    Reply

I think that a lot has changed since covid for this city and will continue to keep changing with our insane economy. But I was born and raised in Wilmington and have  More

   |    Reply

Scotty · 

Wilmington NC was once a wonderful city filled with Southern charm, history, safety and natural beauty. Recently that has been replaced by erasing everything Southern or  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Wilmington


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.