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Smyrna, TN vs West Memphis, AR

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Highlights
- West Memphis spends 18.1% more per student than Smyrna.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 24.4% lower in West Memphis than in Smyrna. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- West Memphis had 8.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Smyrna
 Smyrna, TNWest Memphis, ARUnited States
 Expend. per Student$10,496$12,392$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,489$10,175$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$6,193$5,662$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.8211.9616.23
 Students per Librarian6175414573
 Students per Counselor787400530
 Grade School Educ.3.9%5.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.2%12.0%6.3%
 High School Educ.90.0%82.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.7%23.2%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.8.7%6.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.25.8%14.5%33.7%
 Masters Grad.5.3%2.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.8%0.1%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree0.6%0.7%1.5%
Reviews for Smyrna    8 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

I have lived in Smyrna, TN for a couple years now and am enjoying a nice condo and a good job. The cost is much cheaper than California and the people are really nice  More

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Over 12 years ago

This area is prone to stronger storms that the greater Nashville area. From here to Murfreesboro, southeast, is more likely to get hail and tornadoes activity than other  More

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Over 13 years ago

I've lived in Smyrna for 26 years. I am currently a Realtor in this area. Smyrna is truly a fantastic place to live. We have easy access to Nashville and all the big  More

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Reviews for West Memphis    3 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Great homes for the money, good neighborhoods, good schools. Not much to do, though. No culture or entertainment, however it's only about 15 minutes from downtown  More

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Over 18 years ago

Great home prices for your money, nice neighborhoods, good schools. No culture or recreational activities,  More

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Over 18 years ago

This place is incredibly hot and humid in the summer...you can walk 5 feet outside and cover in sweat almost immediately! not very pleasant...and there are no rivers to  More

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