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Spencer, IA vs Davidson, NC

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- Davidson spends 14.8% less per student than Spencer.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.9% higher in Davidson than in Spencer. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Davidson had 1.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Spencer
 Spencer, IADavidson, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,612$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,908  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,250$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.76  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock11494573
 Students per Counselor378  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.24.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock20.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.9%1.5%
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Reviews for Spencer    2 Reviews
bp · Portland, OR
Perfect summers, the worst winters
Over 3 years ago

The summers in Spencer are magical. Fireflies, perfect weather, and beautiful lakes nearby. Everything here grows like a dream. Just plant it and it will grow without  More

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KATHY  · Rio Rancho, NM
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Over 15 years ago

Could use a few more democrats just to spice it up.  More

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Reviews for Davidson    3 Reviews
George · Davidson, NC
Wonderful place to live...
Over 12 years ago

We just moved here from Chicago about six months ago after visiting Charlotte several time because our son attends UNCC. We happened to visit Davidson to find a new  More

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george · Davidson, NC
Davidson is a great city
Over 13 years ago

Granted we just moved to Davidson just a few weeks ago but we find it to be one of the best all-around cities to live in. Close to Charlotte, you have the benefit of  More

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Wade · Huntersville, NC
It's not Buffalo!
Over 19 years ago

Moved to NC from  More

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