2025 Compare Cities Education:
Marion, IA vs Greeneville, TN

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Highlights
- Greeneville spends 34.8% less per student than Marion.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 1.0% higher in Greeneville than in Marion. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Greeneville had 10.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Marion
 Marion, IAGreeneville, TNUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,475$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,730  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,886$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.7  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4104573
 Students per Counselor365  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.36.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.7%1.5%
Reviews for Marion    3 Reviews

I've lived in Marion for ~22 years now, and it has its pros (+) and cons (-): + Marion is one of the safest places to live in the country. + The cost of living vs  More

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Over 15 years ago

Marion is clean, affordable and has one of the lowest crime rates in the state. The people here are friendly and helpful. Marion shares a border with Cedar Rapids  More

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Marion is one of the fastest growing communities in Iowa. We have a highly educated workforce, affordable housing, low crime and excellent education. Plus, there is much  More

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Reviews for Greeneville    4 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Greeneville is a quaint small town with strong historical roots and identity. They believe in keeping history alive, and rather than tear down old buildings, they are  More

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Over 10 years ago

Sperling shows average Jan. low of 25. It's been getting colder. We had temps below zero the last two winters. An average might be 23, but you should know there will  More

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Over 13 years ago

Seems like people here are happy just surviving. Very little initiative or interest in anything more than doing the very least effort to maintain.  More

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