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Sanford, NC vs Ridgeland, MS

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- Ridgeland spends 6.7% more per student than Sanford.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 1.2% lower in Ridgeland than in Sanford. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ridgeland had 17.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Sanford
 Sanford, NCRidgeland, MSUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,940$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,304  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,934$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.13  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6334573
 Students per Counselor316  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.21.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.9%1.5%
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Reviews for Sanford    1 Reviews
Ami · Sanford, NC
Housing in Sanford, NC
Over 11 years ago

It's pretty affordable and safe place to live. I do not yet have school aged children but I understand the education is not the best here. But it is nice, quiet,  More

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Jay · Madison, MS
Climate of the City of Ridgeland
Over 19 years ago

The climate is very mild with brief cold snaps during winter and hot  More

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