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Chattanooga, TN vs Carrollton, TX

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- Carrollton spends 42.6% more per student than Chattanooga.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.8% lower in Carrollton than in Chattanooga. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Carrollton had 0.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Chattanooga
 Chattanooga, TNCarrollton, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,080$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,814  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,983$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.96  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10184573
 Students per Counselor380  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.32.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.2%1.5%
Reviews for Chattanooga    60 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Moved to Chattanooga from the San Francisco Bay area. It was a hard one but after losing much in the 2017, 2018, 2019 annual wildfire festival of California I got tired  More

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I feel like the crime in Chattanooga gets glossed over in most reviews. Lived here virtually my entire life and I will truly miss the golden sunrises against the  More

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I live in nearby Cleveland TN where I have lived for 20 years. I like to shop and visit Chattanooga as there is a lot to do but they do have a very high crime rate.   More

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Reviews for Carrollton    16 Reviews

Love Carrollton, Texas. When I compare my city to any other city where my friends live Carrollton always comes out ahead in every area. I especially like to compare  More

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CHERYL · 

As a former resident of Carrollton, I can say that this city has become corrupted. I would not advise anyone to move here. The people are disrespectful, rude, and will  More

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I have lived in Carrollton, Texas since 1999 (21 years). This is the most convenient, safe and reasonable priced housing area. Public transportation is available but  More

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