2025 Compare Cities Education:
Forest, VA vs Jonesborough, TN

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Highlights
- Jonesborough spends 26.7% less per student than Forest.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 8.3% higher in Jonesborough than in Forest. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Jonesborough had 5.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Forest
 Forest, VAJonesborough, TNUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,032$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,267  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,961$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.99  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3614573
 Students per Counselor291  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.44.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.9%1.5%
Reviews for Forest    1 Reviews

I moved to Forest a little over a year ago. I have to say that the peace and quiet agrees with me. I love the beautiful scenic view, the lack of crowds, and the  More

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Reviews for Jonesborough    3 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Oldest city in TN. Has great historic sites to visit. Becomes very congested when there is a festival in progress (there are several each year). People are friendly.   More

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Over 17 years ago

great bang for your buck, low taxes, nice  More

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Over 19 years ago

Wonderful year round climate, just enough of every  More

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