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St. Augustine, FL vs Pawleys Island, SC

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- Pawleys Island spends 64.0% more per student than St. Augustine.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 29.3% lower in Pawleys Island than in St. Augustine. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Pawleys Island had 5.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to St. Augustine
 St. Augustine, FLPawleys Island, SCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,545$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,780  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,254$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.34  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock2504573
 Students per Counselor433  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock100.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock1.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.41.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock28.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock11.8%1.5%
Reviews for St. Augustine    25 Reviews

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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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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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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Reviews for Pawleys Island    4 Reviews

DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS AREA IF ONE IS SEEKING A WARM PLACE TO BE AT LEAST 5 OUT OF THE 12 MONTHS A YEAR. THIS AREA HAS DRASTIC TEMPERATURE CHANGES BOTH SEASONALLY &  More

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Over 14 years ago

Would NOT recommend this area for anyone who is seeking warm weather. This area has similar night-time LOW temps as those of The Northeast Cities. Hence, as in those  More

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Over 17 years ago

My family and I relocated from N.J. The schools are not what i expected. If your child is mainstream it is O.K. If you have gifted and talented child your child will be  More

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