2026 Compare Cities Education:
Cary, NC vs Maryville, TN

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Highlights
- Maryville spends 5.5% less per student than Cary.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 1.6% higher in Maryville than in Cary. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Maryville had 3.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Cary
 Cary, NCMaryville, TNUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,979$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,531  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,714$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.11  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6314573
 Students per Counselor300  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.12.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.69.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.0%1.5%
Reviews for Cary    63 Reviews

Cary is up-and-coming “cool.” The downtown is revitalized and growing. The town takes urban planning very seriously. The home prices have definitely spiked in the last  More

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Over 9 years ago

I've lived in NY, CT, MA, and in Miami FL. Now here in Cary NC for the past 10 years. For what I want and need at this phase of my life, I really like it here! All the  More

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Over 9 years ago

As a Real Estate Agent, I consider Cary the most central location in the Triangle, it basically takes you twenty minutes to get to Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough,   More

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Reviews for Maryville    9 Reviews

I've lived in Maryville for 41 yrs and absolutely love it. Has everything. it's still got that small town feel. Plus within 30 min drive I can be in Knoxville, Pigeon  More

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Born in Indiana, moved here as a child. I loved it growing up here and I love it to this day. Its close to mountains, lakes and rivers. Hunting Fishing and lovin every  More

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Wonderful place to live! Just 20 minutes away from Knoxville and about 45 minutes away from the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Lots of outdoor activities available  More

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