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Kinston, NC vs Florence, OR

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Highlights
- Florence spends 42.4% more per student than Kinston.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 18.2% higher in Florence than in Kinston. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Florence had 11.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Kinston
 Kinston, NCFlorence, ORUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,566$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,792  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,947$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.18  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7764573
 Students per Counselor319  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.13.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.14.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.4%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 Florence    13 Reviews

I'd like to retire to Florence from Southern California. San Diego is too crowded with dirty water from Mexico. It's also too expensive in coastal California and even  More

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I have concerns about the bear and cougar sitings Has anyone actually been attacked or killed? Should that stop me from moving to  More

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Over 8 years ago

We vacationed here every year for 15 years. Finally we bought a home within walking distance to the ocean three months ago. We love it. There is rain and fog, but the  More

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