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Marion, NC vs West Jefferson, NC

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- West Jefferson spends 10.9% less per student than Marion.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.7% lower in West Jefferson than in Marion. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- West Jefferson had 10.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Marion
 Marion, NCWest Jefferson, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,850$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,895  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,747$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.96  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5544573
 Students per Counselor296  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.16.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock83.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.16.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock2.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.0%1.5%
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Reviews for Marion    1 Reviews
Judy · Sherwood, AR
Housing Discrimnation & local Market
Over 16 years ago

Before the economy went bad, I was trying to live in Marion. I called on a place to rent. The owner did not want children living in her unit. I didnt know that  More

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Solo · Angier, NC
Shortage of year-round housing
Over 12 years ago

West Jefferson is a nice town with basic shopping facilities, family restaurants, library. But, the housing situation is a bit lacking. Most of the newer houses in the  More

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