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Lompoc, CA vs Knoxville, TN

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Highlights
- Knoxville spends 42.0% less per student than Lompoc.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 28.6% lower in Knoxville than in Lompoc. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Knoxville had 22.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Lompoc
 Lompoc, CAKnoxville, TNUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,689$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,158  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,615$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.01  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7134573
 Students per Counselor539  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.12.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.12.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.2%1.5%
Reviews for Lompoc    27 Reviews

I grew up as a child in Lompoc in the 1960's. It was small town of about 18k with crime and shootings virtually unheard of. Dad sold his home on Third Street in 1995  More

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I lived in this town for 7 years. It's a horrible trap! Over 1/3 of the town is on probation, Close to half of the town addicted to Meth, Heroin of Crack Cocaine (yes  More

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Moved here from Philly two years ago and have no regrets. You do not need air conditioning, the weather very rarely is warmer than 75 degrees. You can easily find a nice  More

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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

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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

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Over 4 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

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