2024 Compare Cities Education:
Lincoln, NE vs Jonesborough, TN

Change Cities
Highlights
- Jonesborough spends 23.1% less per student than Lincoln.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.5% higher in Jonesborough than in Lincoln. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Jonesborough had 0.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Lincoln
 Lincoln, NEJonesborough, TNUnited States
 Expend. per Student$13,041$10,032$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,921$9,377$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$7,631$5,961$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.7115.1516.23
 Students per Librarian5623614573
 Students per Counselor387394530
 Grade School Educ.3.0%1.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.0%6.4%6.3%
 High School Educ.92.9%92.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.9%25.8%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.11.2%8.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.40.1%33.0%33.7%
 Masters Grad.9.8%8.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.2%2.4%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree2.8%1.9%1.5%
Reviews for Lincoln    67 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I've lived in Lincoln since 1965. Since the Boosalis Administration the city has been in a slow continual decline despite a growing population. Downtown Lincoln is  More

   |    Reply

I grew up in Lincoln. As a child I have nothing but fond memories of this city. I moved around a few times, places including Crete, and Omaha. Lincoln gives you the best  More

   |    Reply

Over 4 years ago

I've lived in Lincoln for 7 years and love it. Communities are safe, and if you forget to close your garage door, neighbors will call you. There are lots of trails that  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Lincoln

Reviews for Jonesborough    3 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Oldest city in TN. Has great historic sites to visit. Becomes very congested when there is a festival in progress (there are several each year). People are friendly.   More

   |    Reply

Over 16 years ago

great bang for your buck, low taxes, nice  More

   |    Reply

Over 18 years ago

Wonderful year round climate, just enough of every  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Jonesborough


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.