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Matthews, NC vs Fernandina Beach, FL

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- Fernandina Beach spends 20.7% less per student than Matthews.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.4% higher in Fernandina Beach than in Matthews. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Fernandina Beach had 0.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Matthews
 Matthews, NCFernandina Beach, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,000$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,703  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,396$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.21  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6524573
 Students per Counselor307  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.55.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.5%1.5%
Reviews for Matthews    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Matthews is a suburb of Charlotte. It's big advantage over Charlotte is that you are on the edge of the rural areas, and it is safer. Don't expect to save any on taxes  More

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Over 19 years ago

Is there segragation in  More

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Reviews for Fernandina Beach    8 Reviews

We traveled the entire east and west coasts of Florida and the entire east coast of Georgia. We LOVED St. Marys GA. but decided on Amelia Island... Mainly because AI has  More

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Over 5 years ago

There is no place in Florida like Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach. The beach is beautiful.. But, best of all are the people. Real Southern hospitality... Southern charm  More

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Over 11 years ago

Came back to Fernandina after a long hiatus. Fernandina has always been a magical place, but many things are getting better. The restaurant scene has improved  More

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