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Hobe Sound, FL vs Pawleys Island, SC

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- Pawleys Island spends 43.1% more per student than Hobe Sound.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 24.5% lower in Pawleys Island than in Hobe Sound. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Pawleys Island had 10.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Hobe Sound
 Hobe Sound, FLPawleys Island, SCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,545$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,674  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,254$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.18  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock2504573
 Students per Counselor452  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock100.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock1.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.27.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock28.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock11.8%1.5%
Reviews for Hobe Sound    3 Reviews

Having lived in S Florida since 1980s Coconut Creek, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach in Broward County moved north into Palm Beach County 1990s (Lake Worth Area, The  More

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Over 8 years ago

boring as  More

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Over 11 years ago

We have lived in Hobe Sound just over 2 years at this point and have not regretted the decision. Hobe Sound is a quieter town that other towns that surround it such as  More

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Reviews for Pawleys Island    4 Reviews

DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS AREA IF ONE IS SEEKING A WARM PLACE TO BE AT LEAST 5 OUT OF THE 12 MONTHS A YEAR. THIS AREA HAS DRASTIC TEMPERATURE CHANGES BOTH SEASONALLY &  More

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Over 14 years ago

Would NOT recommend this area for anyone who is seeking warm weather. This area has similar night-time LOW temps as those of The Northeast Cities. Hence, as in those  More

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Over 17 years ago

My family and I relocated from N.J. The schools are not what i expected. If your child is mainstream it is O.K. If you have gifted and talented child your child will be  More

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