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Elizabethton, TN vs Athens, TN

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- Athens spends 10.5% less per student than Elizabethton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 11.4% higher in Athens than in Elizabethton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Athens had 3.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Elizabethton
 Elizabethton, TNAthens, TNUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,381$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,024  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,567$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.05  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4444573
 Students per Counselor517  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock85.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.21.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%1.5%
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Reviews for Elizabethton    2 Reviews
Colleen · Elizabethton, TN
The good and the bad of it!
Over 13 years ago

If you like hot humid weather all summer long, this is the place for you. The humidity level here is really high most of the year. Elizabethton is a pretty town, lots  More

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Bp · Orlando, FL
This is a friendly, safe, comfortable place to be.
Over 18 years ago

We stayed at a friend's home several times and can't wait to get back. I was never concerned for my safety, traffic is light, the people are friendly, the weather is  More

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Reviews for Athens    2 Reviews
Mary · Athens, TN
Athens is great except for the healthcare.
Over 9 years ago

Hi! I live in Athens, TN but am originally from Florida. Athens, TN is a beautiful city right between Chattanooga and Knoxville. We are 2 hours from Atlanta, GA,   More

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Anderlee · Athens, TN
none
Over 15 years ago

i thnik it is fine the way it  More

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