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Napa, CA vs Sanford, NC

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Highlights
- Sanford spends 43.7% less per student than Napa.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 38.4% lower in Sanford than in Napa. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Sanford had 3.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Napa
 Napa, CASanford, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,256$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,371  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,971$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio22.95  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10704573
 Students per Counselor537  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock8.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock81.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock13.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.35.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%1.5%
Reviews for Napa    19 Reviews

I have lived in Napa for 20 years. In that time, Napa has changed dramatically. Today, Napa is very much a Hispanic community. Many Latinos don't or won't speak English  More

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My longtime Napa home burned to smithereens in 2017. That same night, a crazy stalker set her sights on me. Two nights after the fire, she showed up at my rescue house  More

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Napa is a very easy place to live, especially for those contemplating retirement. The pace of life is peaceful. The weather is superb -- never miserably cold or hot but  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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