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Morristown, TN vs Durham, NC

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Highlights
- Durham spends 10.2% more per student than Morristown.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 1.0% lower in Durham than in Morristown. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Durham had 11.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Morristown
 Morristown, TNDurham, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,612$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,935  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,938$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.29  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8084573
 Students per Counselor450  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.15.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock15.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock5.0%1.5%
Reviews for Morristown    9 Reviews

I've lived here pretty much my whole life minus a year here and there. After seeing what other places are like, I see how bad this place is. Nothing to do, and  More

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I have lived in the Lakeway area my whole life ( I am in my late 40s ). While it was a one time the perfect area to live in, Morristown and its local leaders are ruining  More

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Over 14 years ago

I've lived here for about 22 yrs, the best of those being from age 5 to 18. Morristown is a great place to raise a family or retire to but if one is to "get  More

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Reviews for Durham    43 Reviews

I was raised in this city, left for work in the 2010s, and returned in 2018. This city has changed a lot over the years for the better. Growing up there was not a ton to  More

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Over 5 years ago

I've lived in durham for a few years and my experience is coming from someone who has traveled all over the world and has lived in many different states. First things  More

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Over 5 years ago

I live here for my entire life and it has never gotten boring, I love the scenery, nightlife and basically everything here. There is always something new to do and  More

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