2026 Compare Cities Education:
Reading, PA vs Johnson City, TN

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Highlights
- Johnson City spends 44.3% less per student than Reading.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.3% higher in Johnson City than in Reading. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Johnson City had 27.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Reading
 Reading, PAJohnson City, TNUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,032$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,807  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,961$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.67  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3614573
 Students per Counselor346  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.15.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.10.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.2%1.5%
Reviews for Reading    15 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Having lived in Reading in the 1960's and early 1970's I can definitely say the city has gone downhill as it has in reality been a victim of two major forces; first  More

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Over 12 years ago

Berks County is beautiful in the fall. Cool, crisp air and the trees are a pallet of  More

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Over 13 years ago

Well to start, in the past 8 years ive lived in 7 states, some pros and cons. Tucson I loved in all respects except its not as nice as living in a small town but it  More

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Reviews for Johnson City    15 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

There are many things to do if you’re the outdoors type .Closest beach is about 5hrs away. There’s medium range of shopping. It does not have high end retail. Most  More

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I've been fortunate to live all over the world, but privileged to have been born in East Tennessee. I live here now, and it has the perfect mix of small town  More

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I’ve lived near here all my life, moved here in 2015. I love this area!! Great people with great attitudes!! Excellent shopping with lots of restaurants, but low  More

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