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Lumberton, NC vs Cumberland, MD

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- Cumberland spends 59.1% more per student than Lumberton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 15.1% lower in Cumberland than in Lumberton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Cumberland had 14.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Lumberton
 Lumberton, NCCumberland, MDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,661$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,445  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,912$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.79  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7074573
 Students per Counselor320  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.14.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.21.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for Lumberton    3 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

In 2016, there were 393 violent crimes in Lumberton. Residents there, based on the FBI data, have a 1 in 55 chance of being raped, assaulted or killed. It’s the most  More

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Over 16 years ago

Lumberton is great for older professionals , and people who enjoy a slow pace. It is not a place for african americans who want to start a life. The night life is boring  More

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Over 18 years ago

Lumberton is located on I-95 about 20 miles north of the South Carolina line and about 75 miles from the Atlantic coastline. During the summer the typical high  More

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Reviews for Cumberland    4 Reviews

The cost of living here is too high. It has one of the highest gas prices in the state. Cost of Food is much higher. Rents are much higher then in Hampton Roads area of  More

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Over 17 years ago

Don't move here because the governor and state legislature raise all types of taxes including Business taxes. Also the other reason to discourage people to move here is  More

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For a more accurate view of Cumberland, search zipcode 21502--Cumberland is scattered over several hills and creek beds, and the zip more accurately reflects the whole  More

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