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Harrisburg, PA vs North Myrtle Beach, SC

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- North Myrtle Beach spends 29.5% less per student than Harrisburg.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 7.8% lower in North Myrtle Beach than in Harrisburg. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- North Myrtle Beach had 13.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Harrisburg

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 Harrisburg, PANorth Myrtle Beach, SCUnited States
 Expend. per Student$17,739$12,505$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,386$11,111$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$8,762$6,721$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.8414.6116.23
 Students per Librarian10045014573
 Students per Counselor390357530
 Grade School Educ.6.1%2.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.11.5%4.6%6.3%
 High School Educ.82.5%93.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.3%21.9%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.7.4%9.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.22.5%36.6%33.7%
 Masters Grad.5.4%10.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.0%2.4%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree0.6%1.2%1.5%

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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 7 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 North Myrtle Beach    4 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

High taxes, tolls, utilities but close to NYC. Not a good place to retire unless well to do & you have a house on the Jersey shore. Then again, that's if your house  More

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Definitely a tourist area. Not a good place to raise kids! Schools are terrible. Decent amount of crime, nothing too extreme. High accident rate. Dear god do NOT drive  More

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Over 13 years ago

I have visited this area and it is very nice. I am thinking of longer stays. The only thing I find troubling is the lower end rating for water in this area in general.  More

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17104 17103 17102 17101 17120
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29582

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