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Gaffney, SC vs Youngstown, OH

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- Youngstown spends 23.5% more per student than Gaffney.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 26.6% higher in Youngstown than in Gaffney. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Youngstown had 4.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Gaffney
 Gaffney, SCYoungstown, OHUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,612$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,265  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,695$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.1  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock13494573
 Students per Counselor269  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.14.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock84.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.16.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.3%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 Youngstown    19 Reviews

I live in Youngstown my entire life now I am not happy how it's portrayed reputation viewed or thought of Iike many inner cities it has its unsavory spots and people  More

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Over 7 years ago

I've lived around Youngstown my entire life. I grew up in Boardman and now live in Struthers. It's not the best place to find work, but if you're willing to work 2 part  More

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I am in Girard, so just outside of Youngstown. I haven't spent any time in Youngstown proper, but Girard is lovely. I am loving having seasons, and the fact that  More

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