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Paris, South Carolina
Located in Greenville County
Pacolet, South Carolina As of 2005, Pacolet's population is 2,717 people. Since 2000, it has had a negative population growth. The population has decreased by 1.49 percent. The median home cost in Pacolet is $83,400. Home appreciation the last year has been up 3.30 percent. Compared to the rest of the country, Pacolet's cost of living is 26.00 % lower than the U.S. average. Pacolet public schools spend $6,394 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 14 students per teacher in Pacolet. Recent job growth is 2.45 percent.
From our rustic beginnings as a frontier trading post filled with Scotch-Irish, German and Indian traders of the mid-1700s to the international business community of the 1990s, Spartanburg County has consistently shown that there truly is no such thing as a stranger. Spartanburg County is South Carolina's "Melting Pot," blending Southern culture with dashes and dollops of German, Swiss, Japanese, Indian, Asian, British and a myriad of other influences to create a dish spiced with life. Spartanburg has taken its position as a magnet for economic progress and as a population center filled with cultural and international diversity. Spartanburg's cordial atmosphere is second to none, and it enriches the fine quality of life here -- a quality of life that other cities only wish they could offer.
This community's economic history is rooted in agriculture and textiles, and boasts an exemplary lifestyle and strong work ethic inspired by those vocations. Today, more than 90 international firms, representing 15 nations, have joined the business community and added their own special flavor to Spartanburg's mix. The most well-known example, perhaps, is BMW Manufacturing Corporation, which began production at its first North American assembly plant in Spartanburg in September 1994 and now is the sole producer of the Z4 and the X5 Sports Activity Vehicle for worldwide distribution.
As the concrete, steel and glass continue to rise at both Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System and Mary Black Health System, it?s a sure sign that both are growing to meet all of Spartanburg?s and our region?s healthcare needs. The county?s healthcare facilities boast sophisticated and cutting-edge medical treatment and technology administered with a caring touch. The compassionate professionals in our hospitals, clinics and private practices provide residents with the very latest in innovative healthcare services. Residents can find comfort in knowing that they will be provided with world-class healthcare, right here at home, in Spartanburg.
The county?s business climate is highlighted by affordable buildings and developable sites, a well-educated workforce and a comprehensive array of business services. In fact, Spartanburg County tops the list of U.S. cities for European expansion, according to a survey by Expansion Management magazine, published in 2003.
Spartanburg County schools are administered by seven school districts and serve more than 44,000 students. They operate 39 elementary schools, 15 middle or junior high schools, nine high schools, and four career centers or vocational schools. Spartanburg County also has a number of private and parochial schools. Recognized for its commitment to primary and secondary education, Spartanburg County boasts Average SAT scores for college-bound seniors that exceed the national average SAT scores as well as the South Carolina average scores.
Academic teams on the high school and middle school levels that consistently have won or placed in state and national academic tournament championships throughout the 1990s. Scores on Advanced Placement Exams exceeding national average scores by more than 20 percentage points. One of only 26 public high schools nationwide to be recognized three times by the U.S. Department of Education as a National Blue Ribbon school. Innovative programs to encourage technology education, such as a program that allows students to take home computers for the school year to enhance their computer skills.
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