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Lebanon, TN vs Cary, NC

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Highlights
- Cary spends 19.5% less per student than Lebanon.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.7% lower in Cary than in Lebanon. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Cary had 6.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Lebanon
 Lebanon, TNCary, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,618$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,683  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,316$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.02  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8294573
 Students per Counselor476  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.29.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock23.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock4.9%1.5%
Reviews for Lebanon    5 Reviews

I have lived here in Lebanon, TN for over 11 years and love it. Though it is now in a growing boom it is still a great place to be. Prices on homes seem to be fairly  More

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Take it for what it is worth but in my opinion Lebanon is perfect for me. I live outside the city limits, the school system may not be 5 stars but believe me it is not  More

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Over 16 years ago

Old Hickory Lake ~ quiet, laid back, nice  More

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Reviews for Cary    63 Reviews

Cary is up-and-coming “cool.” The downtown is revitalized and growing. The town takes urban planning very seriously. The home prices have definitely spiked in the last  More

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Over 8 years ago

I've lived in NY, CT, MA, and in Miami FL. Now here in Cary NC for the past 10 years. For what I want and need at this phase of my life, I really like it here! All the  More

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Over 8 years ago

As a Real Estate Agent, I consider Cary the most central location in the Triangle, it basically takes you twenty minutes to get to Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough,   More

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