2025 Compare Cities Education:
Smyrna, GA vs Lake Mary, FL

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Highlights
- Lake Mary spends 28.6% less per student than Smyrna.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 30.1% higher in Lake Mary than in Smyrna. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Lake Mary had 2.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Smyrna
 Smyrna, GALake Mary, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,912$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,675  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,272$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.47  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock66734573
 Students per Counselor376  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.55.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock13.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.0%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 Lake Mary    3 Reviews

I moved here from PA 11 years ago. I've seen this place grow and for the better. Everything is conveniently located. We have every store and restaurant imaginable,  More

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Over 18 years ago

A lot of shopping, nice and quiet residential areas, beautiful, great for  More

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Overall, a very nice place to  More

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