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Gastonia, NC vs New Port Richey, FL

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Highlights
- New Port Richey spends 3.6% less per student than Gastonia.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.1% higher in New Port Richey than in Gastonia. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- New Port Richey had 3.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Gastonia
 Gastonia, NCNew Port Richey, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,539$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,096  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,221$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.64  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock405794573
 Students per Counselor313  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.24.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.4%1.5%
Reviews for Gastonia    11 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

This city is about Greed. Council does not care about the citizens. The only hospital pays the city millions so they can be on hospital. Quality of care I rate a 2. Low  More

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Over 7 years ago

I AMFROM FLORIDA THE SUNSHINE STATE AND I AM LOOKING TO MAKE A MOVE TOWARD GASTONIA, NC. I AM A SINGLE PARENT OF 4 AND FEEL THAT THE RIGHT MOVE FOR MY FAMILY WOULD BE  More

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Over 17 years ago

The schools are overcrowded but the county is trying to rectify the situation by building new  More

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Reviews for New Port Richey    21 Reviews

I lived in a neighboring area for years. NPR is known for being the dumpy area. Very dirty in most places, lots of violent crimes, and of course it’s cheaper than  More

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Over 8 years ago

This is a very friendly, safe community. The people are nice. Sims Park is growing every year. The Police are Friendly,and keep us safe. It is pet friendly  More

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Over 9 years ago

I've lived here for quite some time now. The weather is beautiful. They have a nice aquatic center but you must live within the city limits for it to be affordable. I  More

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