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Alexander City, AL vs Natchez, MS

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Highlights
- Natchez spends 9.2% more per student than Alexander City.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 37.2% lower in Natchez than in Alexander City. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Natchez had 1.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Alexander City
 Alexander City, ALNatchez, MSUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,751$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,727  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,560$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio20.25  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4054573
 Students per Counselor425  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.11.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock83.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.17.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.3%1.5%
Reviews for Alexander City    3 Reviews

If lake living is your thing you will thrive in Alexander City. Retirees and really just nature loving students and young professionals are moving to the Tallapoosa  More

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This is a corrupt dying old mill town that has lost its mill. The crony government is totally corrupt. The schools are pathetic and it shows in the ignorance of the  More

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it is a great place to live in. it is very quiet and you can get along with people really easily. its a very cool place where fun is always an option. i love staying  More

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Reviews for Natchez    3 Reviews

Enjoyed a one-day visit to this lovely town. Located on the mighty Mississippi River, historic preservation is evident. New businesses have taken care to preserve the  More

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Over 15 years ago

The city of Natchez was a great disappointment due to the fact it has been allowed to fall into a state of filth and disrepair.  More

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Over 20 years ago

Now, let me qualify, I've never actually lived in Natchez but spent one of the most relaxing weeks of my life there. Very nice people and some of the most beautiful  More

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