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Yuma, AZ vs Durham, NC

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Highlights
- Durham spends 30.9% more per student than Yuma.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 32.3% lower in Durham than in Yuma. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Durham had 10.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Yuma
 Yuma, AZDurham, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,612$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$7,882  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,938$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio22.36  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8084573
 Students per Counselor502  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.20.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock15.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock5.0%1.5%
Reviews for Yuma    48 Reviews

Retired here and it is a great place in many ways. The biggest drawback I have found is the cost and lack of medical care. Its not that far to PHX to get the care you  More

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Over 7 years ago

First let me confess that I lived in Yuma for about a year several decades ago. I was raised in NY and have lived & worked in several states & cities, most recently in  More

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Over 7 years ago

I am moving to Yuma sometime this year for a new job. I am looking for a place to live that is safe for 1 person. Does anyone have some  More

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Reviews for Durham    43 Reviews

I was raised in this city, left for work in the 2010s, and returned in 2018. This city has changed a lot over the years for the better. Growing up there was not a ton to  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived in durham for a few years and my experience is coming from someone who has traveled all over the world and has lived in many different states. First things  More

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Over 4 years ago

I live here for my entire life and it has never gotten boring, I love the scenery, nightlife and basically everything here. There is always something new to do and  More

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