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Fountain, NC vs Clayton, NC

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- Clayton spends 2.9% less per student than Fountain.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.8% higher in Clayton than in Fountain. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Clayton had 32.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Fountain
 Fountain, NCClayton, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,955$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,749  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,087$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.89  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7384573
 Students per Counselor341  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.19.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock15.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.22.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.6%1.5%
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Reviews for Fountain    1 Reviews
Chris · Fountain, NC
Slower, quiet life in rural eastern NC
Over 10 years ago

I have lived in the area of Fountain for many years. Its one of those small, old country towns with one lighted intersection - intersection of Highway NC 222 and US  More

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Reviews for Clayton    3 Reviews
Mark · Clayton, NC
North Carolina's great weather
Over 14 years ago

For many reasons, North Carolina is a great place to call home! The weather is tough to beat. We enjoy four seasons, Summer is a little hot for some but allows a long  More

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No Raleigh · Clayton, NC
Raleigh, NC is Overrated, and Generally Not a Frie
Over 15 years ago

I cannot believe how "hyped up" the Raleighm NC area is. It is a strange combination of transplans from New York, New England and New Jersey mixed with local Raleigh  More

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darrell · Clayton, NC
good
Over 15 years ago

good  More

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