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Marion, OH vs Pigeon Forge, TN

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- Pigeon Forge spends 1.8% more per student than Marion.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 42.8% lower in Pigeon Forge than in Marion. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Pigeon Forge had 16.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Marion
 Marion, OHPigeon Forge, TNUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,328$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,626  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,468$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio25.02  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3124573
 Students per Counselor496  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock12.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock73.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock3.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.11.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock1.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.0%1.5%
Reviews for Marion    2 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I grew up in Marion Ohio. The pros are the cost of living is low, we have decent and safe schools in my opinion. For the most part it is a safe and quiet town. Cons are  More

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I was born and raised in Marion, Ohio. I've seen every single inch of this town. It looks nice when your passing by on st rt 23. But looks are deceiving it is full of  More

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Reviews for Pigeon Forge    2 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Howdy to all in TN we are planning on moving to the Pigeon Forge area in the next year or so. We are looking for a 3 bd house, but was wondering what the cost of living  More

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Over 17 years ago

I have lived in Pigeon Forge, Tn. for 11 years. This is a great place to live. The beautiful Smoky Mountains National Park is just 5 miles away and Pigeon Forge is  More

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