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Billings, MT vs Kingsport, TN

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Highlights
- Kingsport spends 25.2% less per student than Billings.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.6% lower in Kingsport than in Billings. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Kingsport had 6.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Billings
 Billings, MTKingsport, TNUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,662$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,951  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,092$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.34  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4154573
 Students per Counselor303  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.36.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.2%1.5%
Reviews for Billings    25 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I would give this place four stars, but decided to give it five because it’s been so underrated. The five stars is contingent upon the city following through with its  More

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Over 2 years ago

A few people make a living in Billings, most people only make an existents. As for the crime rate, it depends on your point of view. If you compare Billings crime rate  More

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Over 4 years ago

If you enjoy sub zero temperatures in Winter and 100 plus degrees in the Summer. You will love Billings. Snow plowing is almost non existent, so good luck driving for 5  More

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Reviews for Kingsport    22 Reviews

I retired and decided not to have Calif swallow up my retirement money. I like it here, but then, I have friends here. There are some lovely areas along Orebank Road and  More

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Over 4 years ago

I’ve lived in Kingsport over 22 years. Beauty abounds around Kingsport, but it is an industrial town with all the odors and pollution that accompany such a town. This  More

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shary · 

When is the last time Kingsport got 9" of snow? This is ridiculous. The last time they did get a decent snowfall they didn't even get 9" and it was record setting so  More

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