2025 Compare Cities Education:
Severance, CO vs Kinston, NC

Change Cities
Highlights
- Kinston spends 20.6% less per student than Severance.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.6% lower in Kinston than in Severance. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Kinston had 17.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Severance
 Severance, COKinston, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,227$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,749  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,729$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.98  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5644573
 Students per Counselor258  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock80.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.27.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.41.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%1.5%
Reviews for Severance    1 Reviews

We moved here two years ago from Southern California and really love it. Although Severance is really small compared to where we were before, the neighbors are friendly  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Severance

Reviews for Kinston    4 Reviews

I moved to Kinston, NC for retirement. Purchased a house from the auction held by the court. As a person of color, I was unable to obtain an attorney, while I was sued  More

   |    Reply

I'm moving my business and family with 2 young children to Kinston in March from Chapel Hill/Durham. Kinston is really nice with a great new restaurants, close proximity  More

   |    Reply

Over 13 years ago

hello! I recently visted parts of North Carolina and was amazed! I loved the people and the helpful tips from townies. I saw some amazing houses, in Kinston.   More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Kinston


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.