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Highlands Ranch, CO vs Smyrna, TN

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- Smyrna spends 17.3% less per student than Highlands Ranch.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.2% lower in Smyrna than in Highlands Ranch. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Smyrna had 9.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Highlands Ranch
 Highlands Ranch, COSmyrna, TNUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,496$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,748  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,193$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.62  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6174573
 Students per Counselor279  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.64.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%1.5%
Reviews for Highlands Ranch    20 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I was born and raised in Highlands Ranch and I know what you’re thinking. “This is a rich girl.” I am not. My parents moved here before it became rich and boujie and the  More

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Worked in the DTC and HR was an easy commute. The people are yuppy- scum-snobs, who do not thank you for holding the door open for their 3+ children, noses held high in  More

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Over 11 years ago

When we moved here from Denver, about 2.5 yrs ago, I did note the affluence, lack of diversity (compared to Denver) and seeming Stepford Wives phenomenon. It is all  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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