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Marion, OH vs Bakersville, NC

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Highlights
- Bakersville spends 3.1% less per student than Marion.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 46.8% lower in Bakersville than in Marion. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Bakersville had 5.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Marion
 Marion, OHBakersville, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,736$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,626  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,671$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio25.02  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3994573
 Students per Counselor496  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock83.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock3.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.11.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.0%1.5%
Reviews for Marion    2 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

I grew up in Marion Ohio. The pros are the cost of living is low, we have decent and safe schools in my opinion. For the most part it is a safe and quiet town. Cons are  More

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I was born and raised in Marion, Ohio. I've seen every single inch of this town. It looks nice when your passing by on st rt 23. But looks are deceiving it is full of  More

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Reviews for Bakersville    1 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

We lived in the outskirts of Bakersville, NC for six years and found that the people were very nice. However, they did not like outsiders and although everyone invites  More

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