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Franklin, NC vs Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ

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- Pinetop-Lakeside spends 11.9% more per student than Franklin.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 31.7% higher in Pinetop-Lakeside than in Franklin. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Pinetop-Lakeside had 17.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Franklin
 Franklin, NCPinetop-Lakeside, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,613$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,359  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,479$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.47  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock13344573
 Students per Counselor407  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.14.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock12.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.20.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock17.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for Franklin    4 Reviews

Great mountain town. Friendly people and lots to do.  More

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Over 11 years ago

I agree with some of the posts on here saying that Franklin is more than willing to take your money, but it's difficult to fit in if you 'aren't from around here, are  More

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Franklin will welcome you if you are a vacationer but move here and it is a whole different story. We are one of those families that would vacation here every year and  More

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Reviews for Pinetop-Lakeside    3 Reviews

I'm active duty and moved here about 16 months ago for a permanent change of duty station. My family and I were looking for a nice quiet place that was safe and cost of  More

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Over 16 years ago

We had a vacation home in White Mountain summer homes area. The climate in summer is nicer than in the deserts of south AZ. Homes/cabins are a bit expensive,(we sold a  More

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Over 19 years ago

For any interested in moving or visiting this area here are the basics of it. It is a small community that is growing from people trying to escape the city life.  More

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