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Smyrna, GA vs Cornelius, NC

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- Cornelius spends 9.1% less per student than Smyrna.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 12.0% higher in Cornelius than in Smyrna. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Cornelius had 2.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Smyrna
 Smyrna, GACornelius, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,612$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,675  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,250$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.47  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock11494573
 Students per Counselor376  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.55.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.6%1.5%
Reviews for Smyrna    9 Reviews

I’ve lived in this city for for three years now. I’ve lived all over and I must say this city gives you a small town feel. Right outside of a large city I feel safe and  More

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Smyrna, Ga is the worst place to live because it is low income with a 10% unemployment rate. Large retailers have left the area with the exception of Walmart. The  More

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The thing about the Smyrna/Vinings area is that you have some very nice areas, that are right next door to a very bad area. I just don't want to pay a ton of money to  More

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Reviews for Cornelius    5 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

The Lake Norman area offers a multitude of activities, shopping,dining and all around great quality of life. Four distinct seasons with breathtaking scenery are a huge  More

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There is an adorable Childrens and Teens Clothing store in Cornelius, NC that gives exceptional customer service and their prices are very affordable....actually  More

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moving from a small town south of Pittsburgh..nothing here but the dam gas well stuff .not for me..i got a job in Cornelius north calolina..is it worth moving..iam a  More

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