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Morganton, NC vs Landrum, SC

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- Landrum spends 44.2% more per student than Morganton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 12.6% lower in Landrum than in Morganton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Landrum had 15.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Morganton
 Morganton, NCLandrum, SCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,538$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,380  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,677$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.72  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4244573
 Students per Counselor377  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock16.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.24.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
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Reviews for Morganton    4 Reviews
Mike · Morganton, NC
A wonderful place to live in the world
Over 4 years ago

We moved to Morganton in 2014 and love this town/area. The natural beauty in the Catawba Valley is astounding. Mountains, rivers, and beautiful trees are everywhere. The  More

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martha · Southampton, PA
Life in Morganton
Over 10 years ago

Will be transplanting from the suburbs of Philadelphia and have visited Morganton on our way to Asheville/Hendersonville. It is close to take in what Asheville has to  More

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linn · Saint Augustine, FL
Living in Morganton nc
Over 11 years ago

It is the best place for schools. cost of living is great. Homes are cheap and affordable. Crime is very low. Recommend moving to Morganton NC  More

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Reviews for Landrum    2 Reviews
Carolyn · Landrum, SC
Good for retirees, not so good if you want to work
Over 16 years ago

Most folks are quite polite and friendly: Transplants make friends with transplants, and there are more moving in all the time. The library system in Spartanburg  More

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robert · Landrum, SC
landrum,sc
Over 19 years ago

moderate costs of living---food, property taxes,fuel,clothing,electricity,etc-----high car tax---good  More

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