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Swannanoa, NC vs Brevard, NC

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- Brevard spends 0.0% more per student than Swannanoa.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 8.0% lower in Brevard than in Swannanoa. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Brevard had 10.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Swannanoa
 Swannanoa, NCBrevard, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,133$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,947  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,091$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.3  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5344573
 Students per Counselor239  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.15.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.19.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.6%1.5%
Reviews for Swannanoa    2 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Swannanoa is a small rural community aoobut 15 miles from Asheville, NC in western North Carolina. The Asheville area provides an interesting mix of cultures, drawing  More

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Over 16 years ago

I am concerned over the debate about incorporation vs. non-incorporation. I hope that the vocal voices of each side, will not ultimately divide this pleasant place.   More

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Reviews for Brevard    8 Reviews

Pretty scenery...but very clickish. Out of towners are the only friendly people. Living in the county is absolutely horrible. Vandalism, poaching, trespassing are  More

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The reason I’m writing this review is because I was really surprised when I saw low scores on Brevard. We have had a place up in the mountains right outside of Brevard  More

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Over 7 years ago

I’ve lived here for three years. I love the beautiful mountains but it rains all the time. Fifty six inches a year, the second highest in America. Summers are the worst  More

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