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Kinston, NC vs Las Vegas, NV

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- Las Vegas spends 12.0% more per student than Kinston.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 44.5% higher in Las Vegas than in Kinston. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Las Vegas had 5.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Kinston
 Kinston, NCLas Vegas, NVUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,456$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,792  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,642$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.18  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7284573
 Students per Counselor319  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.13.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock85.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.14.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.9%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 Las Vegas    346 Reviews

Shows the worst of American behavior and values. Right up there with New Orleans. But there is a bright side. Liberals flock there. Please  More

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I went to Vegas to visit, and didn’t want to leave. Vegas had something for everyone, from the down and out, to the well to do, and everybody gets alone, because nobody  More

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Everything is available here from filipino cuisines to japanese shops to Winco's to themed cafes. However, the city is a little high in crime. Any side of the east side  More

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