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New Bern, NC vs Pawleys Island, SC

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- Pawleys Island spends 77.6% more per student than New Bern.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 16.6% lower in Pawleys Island than in New Bern. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Pawleys Island had 13.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to New Bern
 New Bern, NCPawleys Island, SCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,545$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,611  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,254$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.55  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock2504573
 Students per Counselor325  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock100.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock1.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.28.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock28.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock11.8%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 Pawleys Island    4 Reviews

DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS AREA IF ONE IS SEEKING A WARM PLACE TO BE AT LEAST 5 OUT OF THE 12 MONTHS A YEAR. THIS AREA HAS DRASTIC TEMPERATURE CHANGES BOTH SEASONALLY &  More

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Over 14 years ago

Would NOT recommend this area for anyone who is seeking warm weather. This area has similar night-time LOW temps as those of The Northeast Cities. Hence, as in those  More

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Over 17 years ago

My family and I relocated from N.J. The schools are not what i expected. If your child is mainstream it is O.K. If you have gifted and talented child your child will be  More

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