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Golden Valley, AZ vs Murfreesboro, TN

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- Murfreesboro spends 11.2% more per student than Golden Valley.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 25.7% lower in Murfreesboro than in Golden Valley. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Murfreesboro had 16.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Golden Valley
 Golden Valley, AZMurfreesboro, TNUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,496$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,572  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,193$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.29  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6174573
 Students per Counselor554  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.14.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.33.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.5.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.6%1.5%
Reviews for Golden Valley    2 Reviews

Golden Valley is the last of the greatest places left to to own property and live comfortably. The temperature averages between 70's and mid 90's in summer. When  More

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No comments as of this comment, well except this one. haha Interesting notes of the area is is is still higher elevation than "the valley" (Bullhead City area) so not  More

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Reviews for Murfreesboro    28 Reviews

Murfreesboro is okay, but it does seem like it is somewhat unsavory and there are a disproportionate amount of drug busts. It is a good place for young artists and  More

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I've lived all my life in Chicago, Il and am growing quite tired of the violence and the cost of living. I have been doing research all over the U.S. so I can get me and  More

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Over 11 years ago

Murfreesboro is growing into a little big town. According to Forbes and governing.com, we are now one of the fastest growing cities in the United States. Our city is  More

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