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Hickory, NC vs Afton, WY

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- Afton spends 74.4% more per student than Hickory.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.5% higher in Afton than in Hickory. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Afton had 6.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Hickory
 Hickory, NCAfton, WYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,449$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,282  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,451$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.09  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock2584573
 Students per Counselor287  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.36.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for Hickory    8 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Hickory is has wonderful amenities such as the science museum, children's museum, aquarium, art museum, symphony orchestra, and great universities. Its not far from  More

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Over 3 years ago

Hickory is a nice place to live. There are great parks here. Glen Hilton is a beautiful park with lots of play structures and tall trees nice elevated walking path.  More

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Cons, No ethnic diversity"... How is that a "Con"? That means it has a rich traditional culture, where most people share a interest in the same  More

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Reviews for Afton    2 Reviews

Yes, we moved from a crowded, crime ridden area and found paradise. Not to have to look around when returning to parked car. Not to be afraid walking anywhere. Not to  More

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Over 9 years ago

I've lived in the Afton area of Star Valley since 1996. I have a nice house that I purchased in a nice subdivision while prices were reasonable. Our house and property  More

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