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Bluffton, SC vs Smyrna, TN

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- Smyrna spends 30.4% less per student than Bluffton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 30.0% higher in Smyrna than in Bluffton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Smyrna had 6.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Bluffton
 Bluffton, SCSmyrna, TNUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,496$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,547  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,193$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.17  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6174573
 Students per Counselor289  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.47.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%1.5%
Reviews for Bluffton    10 Reviews

Hello: As I have been within this town, off-and-on, for a few years - the lovely atmosphere of weather/nature is a fragrance of delight. Fortressed with a lovely  More

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Over 11 years ago

I would like yo know the cost of living differences between bluffton and Columbus,ohio. I am considering moving down south for employment. Thank  More

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I moved to the south because I love the romance of cities like Savannah and Beaufort. I also like the weather here. You get used to the hot summers and learn to love  More

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Reviews for Smyrna    8 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

I have lived in Smyrna, TN for a couple years now and am enjoying a nice condo and a good job. The cost is much cheaper than California and the people are really nice  More

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Over 14 years ago

This area is prone to stronger storms that the greater Nashville area. From here to Murfreesboro, southeast, is more likely to get hail and tornadoes activity than other  More

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Over 15 years ago

I've lived in Smyrna for 26 years. I am currently a Realtor in this area. Smyrna is truly a fantastic place to live. We have easy access to Nashville and all the big  More

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