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Springfield, MO vs Gallatin, TN

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Highlights
- Gallatin spends 20.1% less per student than Springfield.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 16.6% higher in Gallatin than in Springfield. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Gallatin had 2.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Springfield
 Springfield, MOGallatin, TNUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,995$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,158  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,970$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.86  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4924573
 Students per Counselor289  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.29.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.9%1.5%
Reviews for Springfield    74 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

For a town of 165,000 we have entertainment options far above similar sized communities. Pro Baseball, Bass Pro, Hammons Hall. Art Museums, Wonders of Wildlife  More

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We're somewhat new to this area... having recently moved from AZ. We find the residents are more polite and generally much nicer here. Residents actually have a  More

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Over 5 years ago

So much wrong in this town I don't know where to start. Apparently, all the a$$ holes of the state circle over Springfield. The do-nothing cops are worthless, as is the  More

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Reviews for Gallatin    12 Reviews

Sumner County Gallatin Tennessee based on 10-years experience was a huge disappointment. The City of Gallatin is run by mostly family related members that are not open  More

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Don't believe me? Check Reader's Digest 2017. I have lived and been all around our great country but Gallatin has its own little quaint appeal like no where else. We are  More

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Gallatin is a great place to live.... If you want to live in the South. Unlike Murfreesboro or Nashville, Gallatin has not been over run by northerners who want to  More

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