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Rutherfordton, NC vs Lincolnton, NC

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- Lincolnton spends 17.8% less per student than Rutherfordton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.4% higher in Lincolnton than in Rutherfordton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Lincolnton had 8.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Rutherfordton
 Rutherfordton, NCLincolnton, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,142$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,462  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,380$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.29  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6564573
 Students per Counselor281  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock84.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.34.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.0%1.5%
Reviews for Rutherfordton    2 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

Climate is moderate. Right in the middle of the geothermal belt of NC. Convenient to four major cities. Shopping and highways available.Very low crime  More

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Over 16 years ago

Crime in Rutherfordton in next to non-existant. You hardly ever hear of murder or rape here. I'm aware that we have burgleries and so forth, but very serious crime?   More

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Reviews for Lincolnton    3 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Denver, NC was not listed because it is not even a town. There is NO community here, no sidewalks to walk on, NO activities...just the lake, and unless you own a boat to  More

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I live in Lincolnton and moved from Chicago. I work in Charlotte and commute. Southern Hospitality only applies to visitors. If you wish to actually connect with  More

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