2025 Compare Cities Education:
Galveston, TX vs Gaffney, SC

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- Gaffney spends 4.9% less per student than Galveston.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 14.5% lower in Gaffney than in Galveston. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Gaffney had 5.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Galveston
 Galveston, TXGaffney, SCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,644$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,827  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,552$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.32  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4104573
 Students per Counselor409  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock80.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.2%1.5%
Reviews for Galveston    11 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Your intro page for Galveston, Texas shows the location as: Location: Southeast Texas, 50 miles inland from the Gulf Coast I'd like to let you know that Galveston (not  More

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Galveston is one of the friendliest, relaxing invigorating places my family and I have visited. My children love this island, and we are considering moving here.  More

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I was born on the island in 1948 and graduated from Ball High in 1966. Growing up on the island was a lot of fun and the island was clean and safe. I have seen the  More

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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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