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Marion, OH vs Hope Mills, NC

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Highlights
- Hope Mills spends 16.5% less per student than Marion.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 43.5% lower in Hope Mills than in Marion. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Hope Mills had 5.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Marion
 Marion, OHHope Mills, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,111$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,626  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,015$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio25.02  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5574573
 Students per Counselor496  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.11.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.3%1.5%
Reviews for Marion    2 Reviews

Over 9 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 Hope Mills    6 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

I'm thinking of retiring to Hope Mills NC and would like some feed back. Is this a good town to retire to and is it senior friendly. Are there things for seniors to do.  More

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Over 12 years ago

If anyone is moving to North Carolina soon, I would recommend Hope Mills. I feel that this area is the "Hidden Gem" in Cumberland County,  More

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Over 16 years ago

Hope Mills, NC is more of a small town feel, with everything in a short driving distance. It is close to the Fayetteville area (military town). The people are more to  More

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