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Dayton, OH vs Smyrna, GA

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Highlights
- Smyrna spends 15.5% less per student than Dayton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 17.1% lower in Smyrna than in Dayton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Smyrna had 11.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Dayton
 Dayton, OHSmyrna, GAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,877$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,613  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,686$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.45  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5374573
 Students per Counselor446  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.11.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.18.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock16.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.6%1.5%
Reviews for Dayton    32 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I've lived in Dayton Ohio for over 7 years. I live in a historic district within a short walk to Oregon district and down town. The summer concert series at Levitt  More

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Over 7 years ago

Spent years assigned at WPAFB (in Mar 90 - Aug 95') and lived in Oakwood for 5 years. We loved it and have nothing negative to say. Locals were friendly and interested  More

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I spent four and a half miserable years here. Essentially, your only employment opportunities are in healthcare or at the base. I worked at the base; they were  More

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Reviews for Smyrna    9 Reviews

I’ve lived in this city for for three years now. I’ve lived all over and I must say this city gives you a small town feel. Right outside of a large city I feel safe and  More

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Smyrna, Ga is the worst place to live because it is low income with a 10% unemployment rate. Large retailers have left the area with the exception of Walmart. The  More

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The thing about the Smyrna/Vinings area is that you have some very nice areas, that are right next door to a very bad area. I just don't want to pay a ton of money to  More

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