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Troy, NC vs Sanford, NC

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- Sanford spends 14.8% less per student than Troy.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.9% lower in Sanford than in Troy. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Sanford had 2.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Troy
 Troy, NCSanford, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,256$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,127  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,971$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.01  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10704573
 Students per Counselor415  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock8.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock81.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.27.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock13.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.15.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%1.5%
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Sherri · Troy, NC
Small Town with Big Heart
Over 7 years ago

I have lived in Troy all of my life. Yes, it is indeed a very small town with very limited resources but we have a lot heart, character, and pride.   More

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Ami · Sanford, NC
Housing in Sanford, NC
Over 11 years ago

It's pretty affordable and safe place to live. I do not yet have school aged children but I understand the education is not the best here. But it is nice, quiet,  More

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