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Jefferson, TX vs Chattanooga, TN

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Highlights
- Chattanooga spends 14.4% less per student than Jefferson.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 38.9% higher in Chattanooga than in Jefferson. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Chattanooga had 1.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Jefferson

Education
 Jefferson, TXChattanooga, TNUnited States
 Expend. per Student$13,172$11,280$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,416$10,814$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$6,769$6,730$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio10.7714.9616.23
 Students per Librarian1926554573
 Students per Counselor582380530
 Grade School Educ.2.8%4.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.8%7.0%6.3%
 High School Educ.87.4%89.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.0%22.2%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.11.8%8.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.20.9%32.0%33.7%
 Masters Grad.3.7%8.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.0%2.2%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree0.4%1.4%1.5%

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Reviews for Jefferson    2 Reviews

My wife and I have visited Jefferson several times, staying in various B&Bs for our anniversary. We like the small town feel, and have found that most in Jefferson are  More

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Over 13 years ago

I've been here close to 4 yrs moved from Florida. Looked forward to small town peaceful country living. I figured the small town would be better for raising kids.  More

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Reviews for Chattanooga    60 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Moved to Chattanooga from the San Francisco Bay area. It was a hard one but after losing much in the 2017, 2018, 2019 annual wildfire festival of California I got tired  More

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I feel like the crime in Chattanooga gets glossed over in most reviews. Lived here virtually my entire life and I will truly miss the golden sunrises against the  More

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I live in nearby Cleveland TN where I have lived for 20 years. I like to shop and visit Chattanooga as there is a lot to do but they do have a very high crime rate.   More

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ZIPS IN JEFFERSON, TEXAS
75657
ZIPS IN CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE
37421, 37343, 37415, 37411, 37405, 37416, 37406, 37404, 37407, 37403, 16 total

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