2025 Compare Cities Education:
Fairbanks, AK vs Maryville, TN

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Highlights
- Maryville spends 38.0% less per student than Fairbanks.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 44.4% lower in Maryville than in Fairbanks. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Maryville had 0.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Fairbanks
 Fairbanks, AKMaryville, TNUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,979$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$16,938  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,714$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio27.6  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6314573
 Students per Counselor328  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.27.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.27.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.0%1.5%
Reviews for Fairbanks    20 Reviews

I have lived in the Fairbanks area for about 25 years and have become very comfortable with the community and the lifestyle here. That said, retirement is fast  More

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Over 14 years ago

Comments about Fairbanks, both positive and negative, are of interest to me. Was in Fairbanks this past March [and north on Cleary Summit] and fell in love with the  More

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Over 15 years ago

I came to Alaska 15 years ago on an adventure and first lived in Juneau, which I LOVED and then moved to Eagle River, which I loved and now live in Fairbanks! I do not  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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