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Gaffney, SC vs Morganton, NC

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- Morganton spends 20.2% less per student than Gaffney.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 20.0% higher in Morganton than in Gaffney. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Morganton had 5.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Gaffney
 Gaffney, SCMorganton, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,084$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,265  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,831$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.1  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5264573
 Students per Counselor269  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock12.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.14.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock76.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.2%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%
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Reviews for Gaffney    2 Reviews
RICKY · Gaffney, SC
Love the South
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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Donna · Gaffney, SC
Small towns
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 Morganton    4 Reviews
Mike · Morganton, NC
A wonderful place to live in the world
Over 4 years ago

We moved to Morganton in 2014 and love this town/area. The natural beauty in the Catawba Valley is astounding. Mountains, rivers, and beautiful trees are everywhere. The  More

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martha · Southampton, PA
Life in Morganton
Over 10 years ago

Will be transplanting from the suburbs of Philadelphia and have visited Morganton on our way to Asheville/Hendersonville. It is close to take in what Asheville has to  More

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linn · Saint Augustine, FL
Living in Morganton nc
Over 11 years ago

It is the best place for schools. cost of living is great. Homes are cheap and affordable. Crime is very low. Recommend moving to Morganton NC  More

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