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Gaffney, SC vs Johnson City, TN

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- Johnson City spends 20.7% less per student than Gaffney.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 15.6% higher in Johnson City than in Gaffney. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Johnson City had 12.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Gaffney
 Gaffney, SCJohnson City, TNUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,032$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,265  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,961$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.1  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3614573
 Students per Counselor269  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.14.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.16.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.2%1.5%
Reviews for Gaffney    2 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

I have lived in Gaffney for ten years, I am from Garfield New Jersey. I do Love living here in the south.  More

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Over 14 years ago

Small town located an hour away from Charlotte. Property taxes are low and they offer the Homestead Act to senior citizens. Although the summer months are hot, winters  More

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Reviews for Johnson City    15 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

There are many things to do if you’re the outdoors type .Closest beach is about 5hrs away. There’s medium range of shopping. It does not have high end retail. Most  More

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I've been fortunate to live all over the world, but privileged to have been born in East Tennessee. I live here now, and it has the perfect mix of small town  More

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I’ve lived near here all my life, moved here in 2015. I love this area!! Great people with great attitudes!! Excellent shopping with lots of restaurants, but low  More

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