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Fuquay-Varina, NC vs Smyrna, TN

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- Smyrna spends 9.7% less per student than Fuquay-Varina.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.7% higher in Smyrna than in Fuquay-Varina. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Smyrna had 4.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Fuquay-Varina
 Fuquay-Varina, NCSmyrna, TNUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,496$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,531  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,193$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.11  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6174573
 Students per Counselor300  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.47.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%1.5%
Reviews for Fuquay-Varina    4 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Do not ever make the mistake of moving to Wake County, NC. The rudest, unfriendliest people ever. Bad drivers, constant horn blowing unlike anywhere I have ever  More

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I am a local Real Estate Broker and Owner of Wray Realty (www.Triangle-NC.com) I grew up in the Bustling Triangle area. I have lived in Raleigh, Garner, Apex, and Now  More

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Over 19 years ago

I live in the heart of North  More

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Reviews for Smyrna    8 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

I have lived in Smyrna, TN for a couple years now and am enjoying a nice condo and a good job. The cost is much cheaper than California and the people are really nice  More

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Over 13 years ago

This area is prone to stronger storms that the greater Nashville area. From here to Murfreesboro, southeast, is more likely to get hail and tornadoes activity than other  More

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Over 14 years ago

I've lived in Smyrna for 26 years. I am currently a Realtor in this area. Smyrna is truly a fantastic place to live. We have easy access to Nashville and all the big  More

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