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Abingdon, VA vs Franklin, KY

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Highlights
- Franklin spends 0.3% less per student than Abingdon.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 32.1% higher in Franklin than in Abingdon. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Franklin had 4.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Abingdon

Education
 Abingdon, VAFranklin, KYUnited States
 Expend. per Student$11,401$11,362$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,049$10,888$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$7,004$6,829$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.6915.4416.23
 Students per Librarian4496084573
 Students per Counselor374380530
 Grade School Educ.2.4%2.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.9%8.7%6.3%
 High School Educ.92.7%88.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.8%20.4%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.11.0%11.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.35.0%13.5%33.7%
 Masters Grad.9.8%4.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.3%0.1%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree2.6%0.1%1.5%

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Reviews for Abingdon    9 Reviews

We found people to be very friendly and welcoming, especially if you put yourself out there and get involved. It’s a small historic tourist town with a great trail,  More

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We found people to be very friendly and welcoming, especially if you put yourself out there and get involved. It’s a small historic tourist town with a great trail,  More

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Over 3 years ago

My husband and I are retired. We researched areas in SW Virginia and found Abingdon to be just what we were looking for. Our home is surrounded by mountains and close to  More

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Reviews for Franklin    4 Reviews

I've been here, for at least 7 years; it's the worst town I've ever lived in. Most people here are boring, there's little-to-nothing to do, and here I am, stuck to  More

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Moved here in April 2018 from Southern CA...best move we ever made! Great place to retire...LOW cost of living, low taxes, cheap gas, great schools & restaurants,  More

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Over 9 years ago

I recently visited Franklin for 3 days 7-24-2015 It was hot 90-95 degrees but not humid, definitely not unbearable. And I live in Ohio! Memphis is unbearable. I talked  More

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