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Kinston, NC vs Akron, OH

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Highlights
- Akron spends 65.7% more per student than Kinston.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.1% higher in Akron than in Kinston. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Akron had 8.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Kinston
 Kinston, NCAkron, OHUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,948$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,792  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,158$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.18  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6074573
 Students per Counselor319  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.13.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.14.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%1.5%
Reviews for Kinston    4 Reviews

I moved to Kinston, NC for retirement. Purchased a house from the auction held by the court. As a person of color, I was unable to obtain an attorney, while I was sued  More

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I'm moving my business and family with 2 young children to Kinston in March from Chapel Hill/Durham. Kinston is really nice with a great new restaurants, close proximity  More

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Over 13 years ago

hello! I recently visted parts of North Carolina and was amazed! I loved the people and the helpful tips from townies. I saw some amazing houses, in Kinston.   More

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Reviews for Akron    31 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I grew up and lived in Akron, OH for a majority of my life, with the exception of living in Panama City, FL for 8 years. The town is pretty decent, affordable utilities,  More

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Over 4 years ago

This area is completely run down. Ghetto with a capital  More

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My goodness, I had to create an account to counterbalance all the negative people. I grew up in Ellet, went to an Akron Public School, graduated with a bachelor's from  More

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