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Glendale, CA vs Oak Ridge, TN

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- Oak Ridge spends 29.5% less per student than Glendale.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 36.9% lower in Oak Ridge than in Glendale. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Oak Ridge had 4.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Glendale
 Glendale, CAOak Ridge, TNUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,296$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,374  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,469$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.86  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6044573
 Students per Counselor380  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.14.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.43.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock5.8%1.5%
Reviews for Glendale    15 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I've lived here for 12 years. I agree with what others have written about the weather, location, cost of living, and charm. I also agree that crime has grown, and the  More

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Over 11 years ago

Incorporated in 1906, Glendale California is a "Little" big city. 200,000 people in a 30 sq. mile area. Situated between the San Gabriel & San Fernando Valleys, so the  More

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Over 15 years ago

Glendale is a wonderful place to live in. It's green, clean, safe, and it's very pretty.According to statistics, Glendale was in the list of 10 safest cities with  More

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Reviews for Oak Ridge    8 Reviews

Overall it's on the positive side. It's pretty boring but it can feel like a real home at times. It could stand to be a hair closer to Western Knoxville.. Melton lake  More

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Over 5 years ago

Oak Ridge is located in beautiful East TN, has excellent public schools, is very safe for families, and is only 15-30 min away from Knoxville.  More

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Marginal, at best. Lack of social and business skills to perform anything but menial tasks. No clue about customer service, business etiquette or basic business  More

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