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Summersville, WV vs Athens, TN

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- Athens spends 29.3% less per student than Summersville.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 15.8% higher in Athens than in Summersville. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Athens had 8.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Summersville
 Summersville, WVAthens, TNUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,381$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,057  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,567$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.51  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4444573
 Students per Counselor389  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock85.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.14.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.32.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%1.5%
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Reviews for Summersville    2 Reviews
Amy · Summersville, WV
Sleepy little town
Over 7 years ago

I've lived in Summersville for over 20 years and I wouldn't recommend moving here. The job market is stagnant, the mindset is 50+ years out dated, the economy isn't  More

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Tom · Spring Lake, NC
Don't need a tooth brush
Over 8 years ago

The lake is great but the culture is dated 50 years back. There's no cultural diversity, people are biggots, and a declining population. The youth have nothing to do  More

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Reviews for Athens    2 Reviews
Mary · Athens, TN
Athens is great except for the healthcare.
Over 9 years ago

Hi! I live in Athens, TN but am originally from Florida. Athens, TN is a beautiful city right between Chattanooga and Knoxville. We are 2 hours from Atlanta, GA,   More

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Anderlee · Athens, TN
none
Over 15 years ago

i thnik it is fine the way it  More

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