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2025 Compare Cities Education:
Morganton, NC vs Shelby, NC

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- Shelby spends 4.1% more per student than Morganton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.2% lower in Shelby than in Morganton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Shelby had 16.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Morganton
 Morganton, NCShelby, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,497$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,380  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,241$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.72  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6004573
 Students per Counselor377  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock13.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.24.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.2%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 Shelby    1 Reviews
Daniel · Shelby, NC
Shelby's worth a look
Over 19 years ago

Not likely you'll settle here out of chance, a job will likely bring you here. I have lived in the Shelby area for the past ten years and have seen an explosion of  More

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