2026 Compare Cities Education:
Summerville, SC vs Black Mountain, NC

Change Cities
Highlights
- Black Mountain spends 9.2% more per student than Summerville.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 13.5% lower in Black Mountain than in Summerville. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Black Mountain had 0.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Summerville
 Summerville, SCBlack Mountain, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,129$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,110  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,886$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.37  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3634573
 Students per Counselor342  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock13.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.7%1.5%
Reviews for Summerville    10 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Is the Cost of living really slightly above the national average? Can you tell me an nice area to rent an apartment. One bed room,furnished that is less than  More

   |    Reply

I have lived in a lot of states in my 32 years of life. Unfortunately I was brought to Summerville, SC by my mother and have remained here due to lack of work and money  More

   |    Reply

MY FAMILY AND I LIVED IN SUMMERVILLE FOR 3 AND 1/2 YEARS, THE CITY IS BEAUTIFUL, SMALL, WITH COUNTRY FLAVOR AND THAT KIND OF PEOPLE THAT GREEDS EVERY BODY WHILE WALKING  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Summerville

Reviews for Black Mountain    3 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I lived in Black Mountain for about ten years and loved it! Beautiful scenery, friendly people, and a great vibe. I had to move back to my home state because of family  More

   |    Reply

Over 14 years ago

Moved to the mountains only 2 years ago from a big NC city. Thought this area near Asheville would be nice, but the people here are unkind and no one associates outside  More

   |    Reply

Over 17 years ago

There is no town in the US that is more similar to a Thonas Kinkade painting than Black Mountain, NC. You have to experience the magic of the mountains here to  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Black Mountain


Learn More About Summerville, South Carolina
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Learn More About Black Mountain, North Carolina
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.