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Port Charlotte, FL vs Pawleys Island, SC

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- Pawleys Island spends 47.7% more per student than Port Charlotte.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 27.4% lower in Pawleys Island than in Port Charlotte. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Pawleys Island had 11.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Port Charlotte
 Port Charlotte, FLPawleys Island, SCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,545$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,619  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,254$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.86  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock2504573
 Students per Counselor443  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock100.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock1.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.19.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock28.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock11.8%1.5%
Reviews for Port Charlotte    34 Reviews

We have enjoyed living in Port Charlotte now 2 years. It is out of the hussle and bussel of Fort Myers/Naples. Still has the beauty that nature has to offer, and cute  More

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Probably the worst decision I've ever made. The people are inept and rude at best, the food is some of the lowest quality I've ever had in florida and the job  More

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Over 10 years ago

I bought a really nice house in Port Charlotte fl with a pool on a corner lot 1 block from Sunrise park where u can put your boat in a go to the Gulf Ocean-I think its  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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