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Yoakum, TX vs Morganton, NC

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- Morganton spends 29.9% less per student than Yoakum.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 33.7% higher in Morganton than in Yoakum. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Morganton had 7.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Yoakum
 Yoakum, TXMorganton, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,084$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,871  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,831$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.76  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5264573
 Students per Counselor320  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock12.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.12.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock76.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.7.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for Yoakum    2 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

We have so many wonderful diffrent religion churches,almost around every connner in are  More

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Over 18 years ago

I was transferred down here 5 years ago .. Biggest mistake in my life.. if costs almost as much to live here as it does in Austin. The city owns the electric company and  More

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Reviews for Morganton    4 Reviews

We moved to Morganton in 2014 and love this town/area. The natural beauty in the Catawba Valley is astounding. Mountains, rivers, and beautiful trees are everywhere. The  More

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Over 11 years ago

Will be transplanting from the suburbs of Philadelphia and have visited Morganton on our way to Asheville/Hendersonville. It is close to take in what Asheville has to  More

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Over 12 years ago

It is the best place for schools. cost of living is great. Homes are cheap and affordable. Crime is very low. Recommend moving to Morganton NC  More

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