| | Parsons, TN | Paris, TN | United States |
| Expend. per Student | $9,669 | $10,412 | $15,905 |
| Educ. Expend. per Student | $8,958 | $9,545 | $13,142 |
| Instr. Expend. per Student | $5,531 | $5,847 | $7,999 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio | 12.32 | 14.58 | 16.23 |
| Students per Librarian | 372 | 657 | 4573 |
| Students per Counselor | 745 | 484 | 530 |
| Grade School Educ. | 11.4% | 6.5% | 4.8% |
| Some High School Educ. | 11.0% | 10.8% | 6.3% |
| High School Educ. | 77.6% | 82.7% | 88.9% |
| Some College Educ. | 25.0% | 16.6% | 20.0% |
| 2 yr College Grad. | 7.1% | 4.9% | 8.7% |
| 4 yr College Grad. | 10.2% | 17.8% | 33.7% |
| Masters Grad. | 3.6% | 3.2% | 9.3% |
| Professional Degree | 0.2% | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.5% |