2025 Compare Cities Education:
Kinston, NC vs Compton, CA

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Highlights
- Compton spends 70.4% more per student than Kinston.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 44.0% higher in Compton than in Kinston. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Compton had 21.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Kinston
 Kinston, NCCompton, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,429$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,792  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,492$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.18  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock65654573
 Students per Counselor319  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock22.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.13.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock63.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.14.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock2.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.2%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 Compton    6 Reviews

I visit Compton each Summer. This is one of the most welcoming and spectacular cities to work. live and raise a family in. The educational system is superior to most,  More

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Over 10 years ago

looking for a good neighborhood to live in  More

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What was the last writer thinking! Must have been locked up too long, or hasn't been around much. Probably lived in Compton or LA County his whole life. Compton is  More

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