2026 Compare Cities Education:
Knoxville, TN vs Poway, CA

Change Cities
Highlights
- Poway spends 68.8% more per student than Knoxville.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 50.9% higher in Poway than in Knoxville. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Poway had 2.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Knoxville
 Knoxville, TNPoway, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,358$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,352  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,084$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.01  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock187444573
 Students per Counselor433  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.33.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock15.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.7%1.5%
Reviews for Knoxville    122 Reviews

What’s not to like? Friendly folks, mountains, rivers, lakes, streams, trees, amazing southern cuisine. Minimal traffic, solid museums, kid friendly everything, great  More

   |    Reply

I lived in Knoxville for 3 years and still go there to see a doctor of mine until my treatment is over. You could not pay me to return to Knoxville now that I foster  More

   |    Reply

Over 5 years ago

This is my second residence in Knoxville and I'm loving my return after a 30 year absence. I love the city and county and the atmosphere surrounding them. What's not to  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Knoxville

Reviews for Poway    10 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Poway is a great place to live. People are friendly, neighbors watch out for each other. Great trails, beautiful views. Love to hear the birds. Family oriented. Yes  More

   |    Reply

Over 6 years ago

Moved here 37 years ago and love the birds singing in the morning, minimal traffic noise, and convenience to Carmel Mountain Ranch for shopping. Easy access to the  More

   |    Reply

I've lived here for 30 years. Back 30 years ago it was great. Small town, friendly people, etc. NOW Traffic is pretty bad but still better than most of SD county. I'm  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Poway


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.