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Lexington, SC vs Reading, PA

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Highlights
- Reading spends 12.3% more per student than Lexington.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.4% higher in Reading than in Lexington. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Reading had 23.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Lexington

Education
 Lexington, SCReading, PAUnited States
 Expend. per Student$16,041$18,007$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,923$14,807$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$6,684$9,438$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.4114.6716.23
 Students per Librarian4454244573
 Students per Counselor341346530
 Grade School Educ.2.4%13.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.7%15.4%6.3%
 High School Educ.93.9%71.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.9%16.9%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.9.1%7.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.46.2%10.8%33.7%
 Masters Grad.13.0%3.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.7%0.6%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.6%0.4%1.5%

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Reviews for Lexington    6 Reviews

Over the years Lexington has grown and there are indeed good schools, low cost of living, chain stores & plenty of churches. However, there is a high percentage of  More

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Over 12 years ago

It's a great place to raise a  More

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Over 14 years ago

We moved down here from Pennsylvania almost 5 years ago and have enjoyed every minute. We really miss our friends from up there, but that's about it. Just like  More

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Reviews for Reading    15 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Having lived in Reading in the 1960's and early 1970's I can definitely say the city has gone downhill as it has in reality been a victim of two major forces; first  More

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Over 10 years ago

Berks County is beautiful in the fall. Cool, crisp air and the trees are a pallet of  More

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Over 11 years ago

Well to start, in the past 8 years ive lived in 7 states, some pros and cons. Tucson I loved in all respects except its not as nice as living in a small town but it  More

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ZIPS IN LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
29072
ZIPS IN READING, PENNSYLVANIA
19601 19604 19602 19611

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