2026 Compare Cities Education:
Bristol, TN vs Palmetto, FL

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Highlights
- Palmetto spends 13.3% more per student than Bristol.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 16.0% higher in Palmetto than in Bristol. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Palmetto had 8.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Bristol
 Bristol, TNPalmetto, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,076$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,148  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,291$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.79  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9484573
 Students per Counselor336  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock83.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.28.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.3%1.5%
Reviews for Bristol    5 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I moved to the area from FL, along with many others who are moving to the area from places like TX and the Midwest. Do not be mislead by the reviews. Bristol is very  More

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Update from 2006 - Current is October 2019 - I was born and raised in the Bristol, VA-TN area. Although the crime rate is low compared to many places - the jobs are very  More

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Struggled with keeping a decent job in Brisol. If a medical professional - only a one horse town with no  More

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Reviews for Palmetto    3 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Best bet for Florida living is newer bedroom communities. Closer to inland parks for canoe and kayak, but a quick drive to the shore. There's not a safe city in the  More

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I am a 40yr old single female who moved to Palmetto about 6 years ago. Since I have been here, I have seen the change in the town. Despite a bad economy, Palmetto  More

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Over 19 years ago

My husband and I are moving from this area because the schools are more than poor. With almost no after school activites or diverse educational choices. If you child  More

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