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Selmer, TN vs LaFayette, GA

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- LaFayette spends 35.4% more per student than Selmer.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.7% higher in LaFayette than in Selmer. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- LaFayette had 5.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Selmer
 Selmer, TNLaFayette, GAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,354$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,206  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,551$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.74  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4994573
 Students per Counselor433  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock82.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.14.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.9.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock2.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.4%1.5%
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Reviews for Selmer    1 Reviews
Abhd · Selmer, TN
Better do more research on this one.
Over 17 years ago

Selmer's job market is shrinking by the hour. Literally (just about). We had 6 major factories that employed a majority of our population as recent as 5 years ago. Since  More

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Joann · La Fayette, GA
Quaint City-Town Great for Retirees
Over 5 years ago

Moved here to retire. Housing prices and taxes are reasonable. Close to Chattanooga and not far from Atlanta. Beautiful area with hills. Met several people from other  More

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teresa · Rock Spring, GA
living in lafayette
Over 16 years ago

lafayette is a small town where everyone knows everyone sometimes that can be annoying but other times it is nice to see a familiar face. the climate is hot in summer  More

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