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Gray, TN vs Mountain City, TN

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Highlights
- Mountain City spends 4.4% more per student than Gray.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.8% lower in Mountain City than in Gray. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Mountain City had 24.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Gray
 Gray, TNMountain City, TNUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,475$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,377  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,735$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.15  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock11384573
 Students per Counselor394  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock11.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock72.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.26.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock1.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%1.5%
Reviews for Gray    2 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I grew up in Gray Tennessee. I live in Georgia now but my family still lives there and I sure miss  More

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Over 20 years ago

Compared to Houston, Texas, the cost of living is lower. Property taxes are about 70% lower. Car insurance 50% lower and homeowners is 60% lower. Sales tax is 1/4%  More

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Reviews for Mountain City    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Mountain City is perfectly located in one of the most beautiful areas in the country. The people are very friendly, cost of living is great, and the scenary is  More

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