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New Bern, NC vs Alpharetta, GA

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- Alpharetta spends 64.6% more per student than New Bern.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 11.3% lower in Alpharetta than in New Bern. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Alpharetta had 10.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to New Bern
 New Bern, NCAlpharetta, GAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,267$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,611  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,086$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.55  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5704573
 Students per Counselor325  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.28.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock21.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.4%1.5%
Reviews for New Bern    12 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

New Bern is a nice quiet town. The people are very nice. The cost of living is low which would be great if you are retiring from a big city. There is always a place eat,  More

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I’ve lived here for my hole Life I’m 12 and I just wanna say if u what snow every xmas and on Xmas don’t come here bc u won’t get it. Now if u want a very hot summer  More

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Over 5 years ago

My wife and I spent a week here and found it to be an enjoyable area. I have been looking to move to NC for a while now and I think this trip talked her into it.  More

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Reviews for Alpharetta    26 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I have lived in Alpharetta for almost 6 years. Great city, professional residents, high end neighborhoods, and of course beautiful shopping centers. The example is  More

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Over 6 years ago

I’ve lived in Alpharetta for 13y. I was initially excited and open-minded about living in the South. (We are from Chicago). The traffic is terrible. Urban planning  More

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Over 8 years ago

I live work and play in Alpharetta, GA. The standard of living is excellent. Housing is high end and affordable. Schools are highly rated. Amenities are top notch and  More

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