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Fairfield Glade, TN vs Durham, NC

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Highlights
- Durham spends 25.3% more per student than Fairfield Glade.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 7.9% lower in Durham than in Fairfield Glade. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Durham had 7.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Fairfield Glade
 Fairfield Glade, TNDurham, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,612$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,891  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,938$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.42  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8084573
 Students per Counselor574  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.33.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.29.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock15.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock5.0%1.5%
Reviews for Fairfield Glade    4 Reviews

We have lived here nearly 6 years. Lovely area. Moderate climate. Low taxes and cost of living. Friendly people. Lots of outdoor recreation. 5 great golf courses. Low  More

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Over 11 years ago

I was told by celebration liquors that fairfield had some of tim smith's moonshine....I would like to buy some ...could you give me the name of the liquor store in that  More

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Over 15 years ago

My wife and I are considering retirement in Fairfield Glade. We would like to hear from residents there as to how happy they are. Do you enjoy a good quality of life?   More

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Reviews for Durham    43 Reviews

I was raised in this city, left for work in the 2010s, and returned in 2018. This city has changed a lot over the years for the better. Growing up there was not a ton to  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived in durham for a few years and my experience is coming from someone who has traveled all over the world and has lived in many different states. First things  More

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Over 4 years ago

I live here for my entire life and it has never gotten boring, I love the scenery, nightlife and basically everything here. There is always something new to do and  More

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