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Sumter, SC vs Pawleys Island, SC

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- Pawleys Island spends 66.5% more per student than Sumter.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 17.4% lower in Pawleys Island than in Sumter. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Pawleys Island had 12.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Sumter
 Sumter, SCPawleys Island, SCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,545$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,979  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,254$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.71  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock2504573
 Students per Counselor343  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock100.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock1.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.26.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock28.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock11.8%1.5%
Reviews for Sumter    11 Reviews

I work in Sumter. I have been thoroughly impressed by the talent that lives in the area. Folks who get it done. In terms of a place to live. Though Sumter has a  More

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Over 6 years ago

About me: I lived in Sumter from birth to around 22 years old. I have since lived in many states, and currently reside in CO, and love it. I prefer towns smaller than  More

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Over 14 years ago

We are a transplanted military family who always intended on retiring in Florida when we retired from the Air Force. We enjoy the small town feeling of Sumter and have  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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