2025 Compare Cities Education:
Hilliard, OH vs Durham, NC

Change Cities
Highlights
- Durham spends 31.1% less per student than Hilliard.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 14.5% lower in Durham than in Hilliard. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Durham had 7.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Hilliard
 Hilliard, OHDurham, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,612$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,310  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,938$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.7  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8084573
 Students per Counselor388  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.58.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock15.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock5.0%1.5%
Reviews for Hilliard    7 Reviews

I have been here now since 2005, and in that time i have seen the city change a lot, it used to be quiet here, homes were cheap, and income was good compared to cost of  More

   |    Reply

Over 11 years ago

The quality of life is dreary. Property tax is very high, cost of living in comparison to salary also high. Winter seems to last for a solid six months. The upside:  More

   |    Reply

Hilliard is a great place to live with its good schools and growing economy. However, allergy sufferers beware, the allergen are high. Tree, ragweed, you name it, but be  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Hilliard

Reviews for Durham    43 Reviews

I was raised in this city, left for work in the 2010s, and returned in 2018. This city has changed a lot over the years for the better. Growing up there was not a ton to  More

   |    Reply

Over 4 years ago

I've lived in durham for a few years and my experience is coming from someone who has traveled all over the world and has lived in many different states. First things  More

   |    Reply

Over 4 years ago

I live here for my entire life and it has never gotten boring, I love the scenery, nightlife and basically everything here. There is always something new to do and  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Durham


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.