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Morristown, TN vs Murfreesboro, TN

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- Murfreesboro spends 0.4% less per student than Morristown.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.5% higher in Murfreesboro than in Morristown. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Murfreesboro had 15.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Morristown
 Morristown, TNMurfreesboro, TNUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,496$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,935  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,193$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.29  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6174573
 Students per Counselor450  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.15.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.6%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 13 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 Murfreesboro    28 Reviews

Murfreesboro is okay, but it does seem like it is somewhat unsavory and there are a disproportionate amount of drug busts. It is a good place for young artists and  More

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I've lived all my life in Chicago, Il and am growing quite tired of the violence and the cost of living. I have been doing research all over the U.S. so I can get me and  More

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Over 10 years ago

Murfreesboro is growing into a little big town. According to Forbes and governing.com, we are now one of the fastest growing cities in the United States. Our city is  More

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