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Maryville, TN vs Lawrence, KS

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Highlights
- Lawrence spends 21.0% more per student than Maryville.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.3% lower in Lawrence than in Maryville. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Lawrence had 3.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Maryville
 Maryville, TNLawrence, KSUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,289$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,323  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,995$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.35  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3974573
 Students per Counselor516  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.36.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock17.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock5.7%1.5%
Reviews for Maryville    9 Reviews

I've lived in Maryville for 41 yrs and absolutely love it. Has everything. it's still got that small town feel. Plus within 30 min drive I can be in Knoxville, Pigeon  More

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Born in Indiana, moved here as a child. I loved it growing up here and I love it to this day. Its close to mountains, lakes and rivers. Hunting Fishing and lovin every  More

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Wonderful place to live! Just 20 minutes away from Knoxville and about 45 minutes away from the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Lots of outdoor activities available  More

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Reviews for Lawrence    19 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

I don't know why people have written negative reviews about Lawrence, but I have lived here for two years and love it. The quality of life is great - it is a college  More

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Over 12 years ago

Great college town, wonderful people and community. Fun  More

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Over 13 years ago

While I was a grad student at KU I lived in Lawrence, KS. I was unimpressed by the town and even less impressed by the over-inflated ego of its inhabitants. Let's be  More

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