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Lincolnton, NC vs Gaffney, SC

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Highlights
- Gaffney spends 38.3% more per student than Lincolnton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 16.2% lower in Gaffney than in Lincolnton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Gaffney had 4.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Lincolnton
 Lincolnton, NCGaffney, SCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,644$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,495  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,552$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.64  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4104573
 Students per Counselor304  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.11.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock80.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.19.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.2%1.5%
Reviews for Lincolnton    3 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Denver, NC was not listed because it is not even a town. There is NO community here, no sidewalks to walk on, NO activities...just the lake, and unless you own a boat to  More

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I live in Lincolnton and moved from Chicago. I work in Charlotte and commute. Southern Hospitality only applies to visitors. If you wish to actually connect with  More

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Reviews for Gaffney    2 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I have lived in Gaffney for ten years, I am from Garfield New Jersey. I do Love living here in the south.  More

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Over 13 years ago

Small town located an hour away from Charlotte. Property taxes are low and they offer the Homestead Act to senior citizens. Although the summer months are hot, winters  More

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