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Athens, TN vs Florence, SC

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- Florence spends 47.8% more per student than Athens.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 14.8% lower in Florence than in Athens. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Florence had 4.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Athens
 Athens, TNFlorence, SCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,868$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,105  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,744$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.65  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3614573
 Students per Counselor385  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.22.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%1.5%
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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
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Over 14 years ago

i thnik it is fine the way it  More

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Reviews for Florence    18 Reviews
Kevin · Timmonsville, SC
Keep looking
Over 3 years ago

The short version: high humidty+high temps+mosquitoes, high crime, terrible schools, poor dining choices, no outdoor activities, very few entertainment options,  More

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Rob · Florence, SC
Incredibly boring, lacks culture, things to do.
Over 5 years ago

Some people have actually lived here for 30 years? I can't even imagine what your perspective is or what your life is like. Like anything in life, it's all about  More

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Ken · Florence, SC
Florence is much larger than you think
Over 6 years ago

I've lived in Florence for over 30 years and think it's a great place to live, work and play. It's a progressive community that is welcoming to newcomers of all ages  More

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