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Tyler, TX vs Smyrna, TN

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- Smyrna spends 19.0% less per student than Tyler.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 13.0% higher in Smyrna than in Tyler. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Smyrna had 2.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Tyler
 Tyler, TXSmyrna, TNUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,496$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,578  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,193$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6174573
 Students per Counselor378  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%1.5%
Reviews for Tyler    29 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Upon reading numerous reviews on living in Tyler TX, after I and my family moved here!!!! I really wish I had read before leaving my home state to come here. Most of the  More

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My husband and I moved to a cabin in the woods just outside Tyler in 2007, so we've been here almost 15 years. Pros that other reviewers haven't mentioned: 1. very  More

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Over 4 years ago

Great place to live if you have your crap together. Lots of professionals and families. Great parks, weather, restaurants, churches, and schools. If you like big  More

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Reviews for Smyrna    8 Reviews

Over 13 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 13 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 14 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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