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2025 Compare Cities Education:
Jackson, TN vs Jonesborough, TN

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- Jonesborough spends 4.9% less per student than Jackson.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.8% higher in Jonesborough than in Jackson. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Jonesborough had 3.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Jackson
 Jackson, TNJonesborough, TNUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,032$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,503  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,961$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.6  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3614573
 Students per Counselor364  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.28.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.9%1.5%
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Reviews for Jackson    11 Reviews
Chris · Jackson, TN
you've been warned
Over 3 years ago

Let me tell you. Jackson Tennessee has become a literal hell hole. This is where America sends it's dreams to die. The city is riddled with crime and it's a small city  More

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Aaron · Jackson, TN
Great place to live and raise a family
Over 6 years ago

We moved to Jackson in 2015 and have enjoyed getting to know this great community. We are pleased with the hospitality of the residents here. We have 4 Colleges and  More

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John · Jackson, TN
hot and humid west TN
Over 9 years ago

West TN is hot and humid during the months of May, June, July, August, and  More

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Reviews for Jonesborough    3 Reviews
John · Jonesborough, TN
Good Life
Over 15 years ago

Oldest city in TN. Has great historic sites to visit. Becomes very congested when there is a festival in progress (there are several each year). People are friendly.   More

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Bp · Jonesborough, TN
Housing
Over 17 years ago

great bang for your buck, low taxes, nice  More

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John · Erie, PA
Beautiful Climate
Over 19 years ago

Wonderful year round climate, just enough of every  More

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