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Springfield, MO vs New Bern, NC

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Highlights
- New Bern spends 21.1% less per student than Springfield.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 20.9% higher in New Bern than in Springfield. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- New Bern had 4.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Springfield
 Springfield, MONew Bern, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,880$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,158  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,821$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.86  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7044573
 Students per Counselor289  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.29.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.2%1.5%
Reviews for Springfield    74 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

For a town of 165,000 we have entertainment options far above similar sized communities. Pro Baseball, Bass Pro, Hammons Hall. Art Museums, Wonders of Wildlife  More

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We're somewhat new to this area... having recently moved from AZ. We find the residents are more polite and generally much nicer here. Residents actually have a  More

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Over 4 years ago

So much wrong in this town I don't know where to start. Apparently, all the a$$ holes of the state circle over Springfield. The do-nothing cops are worthless, as is the  More

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Reviews for New Bern    12 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

New Bern is a nice quiet town. The people are very nice. The cost of living is low which would be great if you are retiring from a big city. There is always a place eat,  More

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I’ve lived here for my hole Life I’m 12 and I just wanna say if u what snow every xmas and on Xmas don’t come here bc u won’t get it. Now if u want a very hot summer  More

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Over 5 years ago

My wife and I spent a week here and found it to be an enjoyable area. I have been looking to move to NC for a while now and I think this trip talked her into it.  More

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