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St. Augustine, FL vs Columbus, NC

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- Columbus spends 16.4% more per student than St. Augustine.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 35.1% lower in Columbus than in St. Augustine. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Columbus had 7.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to St. Augustine
 St. Augustine, FLColumbus, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,456$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,780  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,300$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.34  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5184573
 Students per Counselor433  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock14.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.41.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.3%1.5%
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Reviews for St. Augustine    25 Reviews
Carol · Elkton, FL
Don't move here!!!
Over 1 years ago

I have lived her for 19 years and cannot leave for various reasons but would if I could. When we first moved here it was quiet, affordable and had good restaurant  More

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William · Manitou Springs, CO
Losing Its Charm
Over 4 years ago

Great area, but in decline due to the number of tristate refugees who are moving here in droves and ruining a once charming area just like they have done in South  More

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Don · Saint Augustine, FL
Over crowded
Over 4 years ago

Completely overcrowded place to live. It takes 40 min to go 4 miles. Don't live  More

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Vaughn · Columbus, NC
Wonderful Weather
Over 17 years ago

Columbus has a perfect climate with distinct seasons. It's much cooler in summer than Charleston SC and warmer in winter than Richond VA, Of all the places we've lived,  More

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