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Gaffney, SC vs East Peoria, IL

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- East Peoria spends 35.0% more per student than Gaffney.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.8% higher in East Peoria than in Gaffney. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- East Peoria had 14.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Gaffney
 Gaffney, SCEast Peoria, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,068$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,265  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,067$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.1  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock21414573
 Students per Counselor269  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.14.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock12.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.16.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for Gaffney    2 Reviews

Over 10 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 14 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 East Peoria    1 Reviews

East Peoria is across the river from Peoria, the latter of which is the anchor of the entire "Heart of IL" region. Though the two share part of a name, they are separate  More

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