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New Bern, NC vs Hope Mills, NC

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- Hope Mills spends 2.3% more per student than New Bern.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.1% lower in Hope Mills than in New Bern. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Hope Mills had 5.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to New Bern
 New Bern, NCHope Mills, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,111$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,611  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,015$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.55  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5574573
 Students per Counselor325  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.28.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.3%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 Hope Mills    6 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

I'm thinking of retiring to Hope Mills NC and would like some feed back. Is this a good town to retire to and is it senior friendly. Are there things for seniors to do.  More

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Over 12 years ago

If anyone is moving to North Carolina soon, I would recommend Hope Mills. I feel that this area is the "Hidden Gem" in Cumberland County,  More

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Over 16 years ago

Hope Mills, NC is more of a small town feel, with everything in a short driving distance. It is close to the Fayetteville area (military town). The people are more to  More

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