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Thomasville, AL vs Jackson, TN

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Highlights
- Jackson spends 7.4% less per student than Thomasville.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 11.8% lower in Jackson than in Thomasville. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Jackson had 0.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Thomasville
 Thomasville, ALJackson, TNUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,550$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,646  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,549$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.55  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6514573
 Students per Counselor351  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.9.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.7%1.5%
Reviews for Thomasville    1 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Whatever you do, do not move to Thomasville alabama. It is a horrible place. The majority of the popation, both black and white is extreme racist. The older community in  More

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Reviews for Jackson    11 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Let me tell you. Jackson Tennessee has become a literal hell hole. This is where America sends it's dreams to die. The city is riddled with crime and it's a small city  More

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We moved to Jackson in 2015 and have enjoyed getting to know this great community. We are pleased with the hospitality of the residents here. We have 4 Colleges and  More

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Over 10 years ago

West TN is hot and humid during the months of May, June, July, August, and  More

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