2025 Compare Cities Education:
Elkhart, IN vs Smyrna, GA

Change Cities
Highlights
- Smyrna spends 2.2% more per student than Elkhart.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.1% lower in Smyrna than in Elkhart. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Smyrna had 17.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Elkhart
 Elkhart, INSmyrna, GAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,877$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,846  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,686$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.24  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5374573
 Students per Counselor437  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.12.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.15.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock16.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.6%1.5%
Reviews for Elkhart    8 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

I grew up in Elkhart and it's not the greatest city. My car had been broken into numerous times while living in northern Indiana (South Bend as well). I attribute to  More

   |    Reply

Over 13 years ago

I moved away from Elkhart and returned 20 years later. During my time away I lived in many locations around the west coast - but mostly in Arizona. The last couple of  More

   |    Reply

Over 13 years ago

I left Elkhart 20 years ago, lived mainly in Arizona and returned recently. I have been pleasantly surprised at the wonderful people I've met here. I've made more  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Elkhart

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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Smyrna


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.