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Pawleys Island, SC vs Meriden, CT

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Highlights
- Meriden spends 31.9% more per student than Pawleys Island.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.2% lower in Meriden than in Pawleys Island. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Meriden had 14.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Pawleys Island
 Pawleys Island, SCMeriden, CTUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$23,138$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,058  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,407$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.97  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5404573
 Students per Counselor371  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock85.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.9.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.85.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree8.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
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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Reviews for Meriden    14 Reviews

I was born and raise in Meriden, CT. Meriden has gotten way worse. Don't move to Meriden.  More

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Over 9 years ago

Don't move to Meriden. Lived here most of my life and I am moving out. Crime is on the rise and few employment opportunities. A very disjointed population that cares  More

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Over 11 years ago

Traffic patterns and constant disrepair tend to make for long and aggravating commutes. While there are employment gains the quality of the work is significantly  More

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