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Anchorage, AK vs Athens, TN

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- Athens spends 43.6% less per student than Anchorage.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.3% lower in Athens than in Anchorage. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Athens had 9.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Anchorage
 Anchorage, AKAthens, TNUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,381$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$15,402  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,567$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.44  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4444573
 Students per Counselor413  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock85.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.36.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%1.5%
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Reviews for Anchorage    83 Reviews
H L · Anchorage, AK
Anchorage Thoughts
Over 1 years ago

Anchorage had potential but with the massive amount of homeless the petty crime is on the rise. I chose to live in a town outside of Anchorage rather than the city for  More

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David · St. Louis, MO
Pros, Cons, and Variables to living in Anchorage
Over 1 years ago

I lived in Anchorage for the better part of the 2010's. Pros: o Beautiful, mountain and ocean views; close to many hiking trails, campsites, fishing grounds,  More

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Stan · Fairmount, CO
it's cool - pros and cons of anchorage
Over 3 years ago

it's nice, i liked it when i grew up there. kinda wish i could move back, but i didn't really like being isolated from all the things like nordstrom, trader joe's,  More

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Reviews for Athens    2 Reviews
Mary · Athens, TN
Athens is great except for the healthcare.
Over 8 years ago

Hi! I live in Athens, TN but am originally from Florida. Athens, TN is a beautiful city right between Chattanooga and Knoxville. We are 2 hours from Atlanta, GA,   More

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Anderlee · Athens, TN
none
Over 14 years ago

i thnik it is fine the way it  More

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