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Spencer, TN vs Owensboro, KY

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Highlights
- Owensboro spends 15.0% more per student than Spencer.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 11.6% higher in Owensboro than in Spencer. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Owensboro had 24.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Spencer
 Spencer, TNOwensboro, KYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,949$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,163  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,003$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.46  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5074573
 Students per Counselor377  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.15.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.7.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.4.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for Spencer    2 Reviews

This is the best place to live in Tennessee and in the U.S. beautiful and very private friendly people and a great place to start a business. Check it out  More

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There are several RV Parks and Campgrounds near Spencer, Tenn. There is one that is just outside of the Spencer, Tennessee city limits. It has lots to offer. It is a  More

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Reviews for Owensboro    20 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

Don’t let the small town feel fool ya... Poverty level is 20.4%, that is higher than the national average of 13.4. Cost of electricity is highest in the state per  More

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Over 7 years ago

I live outside of owensboro,coming from a large city to here...Love the peace and  More

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Over 7 years ago

Mark Calitri said that Owensboro is experiencing a true revitalization. Bluegrass, bourbon, barbecue is the brand message or better known as a brand promise and that  More

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