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Medina, OH vs Sanford, NC

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Highlights
- Sanford spends 35.1% less per student than Medina.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 23.2% lower in Sanford than in Medina. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Sanford had 15.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Medina
 Medina, OHSanford, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,256$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,302  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,971$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.4  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10704573
 Students per Counselor467  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock8.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock81.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock13.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.36.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%1.5%
Reviews for Medina    8 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I've lived here since I was in 4th grade, and I love it. I have so many great memories, going to Fairlawn stores, relaxing in my house, and hanging out with friends in  More

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Medina is small and has nice homes. Everyone seems to know everyone that has kids or has grown up there since they were little. No one talks to newcomers, especially if  More

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Over 15 years ago

Moved here about three years ago thinking I'd like to get back close to relatives. Seemed like a wonderful place at first, but the cloudiness will make all but the most  More

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Reviews for Sanford    1 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

It's pretty affordable and safe place to live. I do not yet have school aged children but I understand the education is not the best here. But it is nice, quiet,  More

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