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Shirley, NY vs Kinston, NC

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Highlights
- Kinston spends 66.2% less per student than Shirley.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 23.7% higher in Kinston than in Shirley. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Kinston had 8.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Shirley
 Shirley, NYKinston, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,227$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$26,965  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,729$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.27  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5644573
 Students per Counselor356  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock80.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.18.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%1.5%
Reviews for Shirley    7 Reviews

Your standard, run-of-the-mill suburb, complete with strip malls and endless suburban sprawl. I suppose it's ideal for well-off retirees, the beach is nice and has  More

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Over 12 years ago

High taxes but nice middle class town,schools are nice  More

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Over 12 years ago

nice schools dont believe what some people say,if you looking to live here you should come and drive around few blocks you will like it, its a nice middle class  More

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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

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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

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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

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