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Jonesborough, TN vs Amarillo, TX

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- Amarillo spends 20.5% more per student than Jonesborough.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.2% lower in Amarillo than in Jonesborough. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Amarillo had 7.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Jonesborough
 Jonesborough, TNAmarillo, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,088$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,377  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,864$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.15  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5844573
 Students per Counselor394  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock85.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.33.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%1.5%
Reviews for Jonesborough    3 Reviews

Over 16 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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Over 18 years ago

great bang for your buck, low taxes, nice  More

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Over 20 years ago

Wonderful year round climate, just enough of every  More

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Reviews for Amarillo    31 Reviews

I was originally from here, left for a number of years, and ended up back for a short time due to life circumstances. I have really tried to make the most of my time  More

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Over 7 years ago

I moved to Amarillo when I was five and left at 34, the best thing I ever did. Sadly, I came back to help care for my aging grandmother, and as soon as I can, i am  More

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Over 7 years ago

Amarillo is not a good place to live. For me it was like living in Hell. I lived there for 50 years. I graduated Canyon High. raised two kids. went through a divorce  More

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