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Harrisburg, PA vs Nags Head, NC

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- Nags Head spends 30.4% less per student than Harrisburg.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 16.3% lower in Nags Head than in Harrisburg. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Nags Head had 20.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Harrisburg
 Harrisburg, PANags Head, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,344$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,386  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,116$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.84  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock2884573
 Students per Counselor390  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.11.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock99.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.22.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%1.5%
Reviews for Harrisburg    23 Reviews

I wouldn't recommend Harrisburg. I currently live here, but I'm moving to Lancaster in a month. The problem with Harrisburg is that many long-term residents often refer  More

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Over 8 years ago

I moved to Harrisburg right after college and have been here for about 6 years now. This city is OK. Downtown has some nicer restaurants, but still has just as many  More

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Having lived here many years I've noticed that some people are very nice but most won't give you the time of day.Due to many years of "lifetime" politicians, the city is  More

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Reviews for Nags Head    2 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

what is the cost to living at the  More

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Over 16 years ago

In your facts about Avon, NC you have it's location being in Hyde County. In reality, Avon, NC is in Dare County. Carolyn Honeycutt Avon, NC  More

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