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Owensboro, KY vs Athens, TN

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- Athens spends 32.7% less per student than Owensboro.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.2% higher in Athens than in Owensboro. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Athens had 6.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Owensboro
 Owensboro, KYAthens, TNUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,381$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,284  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,567$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.02  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4444573
 Students per Counselor353  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock85.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.25.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%1.5%
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Reviews for Owensboro    20 Reviews
Barbara · Owensboro, KY
Poverty and crime
Over 6 years ago

Don’t let the small town feel fool ya... Poverty level is 20.4%, that is higher than the national average of 13.4. Cost of electricity is highest in the state per  More

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M · Maceo, KY
Peace and quite
Over 6 years ago

I live outside of owensboro,coming from a large city to here...Love the peace and  More

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Mark · Owensboro, KY
brand USA top 10 city
Over 6 years ago

Mark Calitri said that Owensboro is experiencing a true revitalization. Bluegrass, bourbon, barbecue is the brand message or better known as a brand promise and that  More

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Reviews for Athens    2 Reviews
Mary · Athens, TN
Athens is great except for the healthcare.
Over 8 years ago

Hi! I live in Athens, TN but am originally from Florida. Athens, TN is a beautiful city right between Chattanooga and Knoxville. We are 2 hours from Atlanta, GA,   More

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Anderlee · Athens, TN
none
Over 14 years ago

i thnik it is fine the way it  More

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