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New Bern, NC vs Gig Harbor, WA

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Highlights
- Gig Harbor spends 85.9% more per student than New Bern.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 20.1% higher in Gig Harbor than in New Bern. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Gig Harbor had 9.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to New Bern
 New Bern, NCGig Harbor, WAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,363$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,611  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,966$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.55  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock11394573
 Students per Counselor325  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock13.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.28.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock4.7%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 Gig Harbor    18 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Moved from Chicago and never regretted it for a moment. Live out in the country, Key Peninsula, and love the country lifestyle. Surrounded by beauty and never have grown  More

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Over 6 years ago

Beautiful city to  More

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Over 7 years ago

I’ve lived here for five months. I’m 66 years old and this has been the nicest summer of my entire life. It’s been beautiful every single day. I live out on key  More

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