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Gaffney, SC vs Buffalo Grove, IL

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- Buffalo Grove spends 93.3% more per student than Gaffney.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.5% higher in Buffalo Grove than in Gaffney. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Buffalo Grove had 20.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Gaffney
 Gaffney, SCBuffalo Grove, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$24,440$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,265  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,628$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.1  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10054573
 Students per Counselor269  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.14.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.16.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock23.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.2%1.5%
Reviews for Gaffney    2 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I have lived in Gaffney for ten years, I am from Garfield New Jersey. I do Love living here in the south.  More

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Over 13 years ago

Small town located an hour away from Charlotte. Property taxes are low and they offer the Homestead Act to senior citizens. Although the summer months are hot, winters  More

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Reviews for Buffalo Grove    7 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Numerous forest preserve areas with walking paths and places to play sports (baseball, soccer, football). Close driving distance to Lake Michigan and several  More

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nice town to raise a  More

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Over 17 years ago

No place is perfect however BG is at or near the top especially in schooling and crime prevention. Numerous parks and biking paths. A great place to raise a family safe  More

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