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Gaffney, SC vs Marion, OH

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Highlights
- Marion spends 4.2% less per student than Gaffney.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 91.0% higher in Marion than in Gaffney. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Marion had 9.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Gaffney
 Gaffney, SCMarion, OHUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,109$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,265  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,176$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.1  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8334573
 Students per Counselor269  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.14.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.16.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock2.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.2%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 Marion    2 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I grew up in Marion Ohio. The pros are the cost of living is low, we have decent and safe schools in my opinion. For the most part it is a safe and quiet town. Cons are  More

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I was born and raised in Marion, Ohio. I've seen every single inch of this town. It looks nice when your passing by on st rt 23. But looks are deceiving it is full of  More

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