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Mountain City, TN vs Spencer, IA

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- Spencer spends 41.3% more per student than Mountain City.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 15.3% higher in Spencer than in Mountain City. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Spencer had 32.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Mountain City
 Mountain City, TNSpencer, IAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,806$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,020  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,648$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.67  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock11604573
 Students per Counselor828  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.16.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock13.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.9.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.3%1.5%
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Reviews for Mountain City    1 Reviews
Susan · Clermont, FL
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Over 17 years ago

Mountain City is perfectly located in one of the most beautiful areas in the country. The people are very friendly, cost of living is great, and the scenary is  More

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Reviews for Spencer    2 Reviews
bp · Portland, OR
Perfect summers, the worst winters
Over 4 years ago

The summers in Spencer are magical. Fireflies, perfect weather, and beautiful lakes nearby. Everything here grows like a dream. Just plant it and it will grow without  More

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KATHY  · Rio Rancho, NM
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Over 16 years ago

Could use a few more democrats just to spice it up.  More

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