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Alton, MO vs Ava, MO

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- Ava spends 12.8% less per student than Alton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 28.7% higher in Ava than in Alton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ava had 1.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Alton
 Alton, MOAva, MOUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,536$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,223  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$4,507$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.28  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7294573
 Students per Counselor279  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock82.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.14.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.28.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree10.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.0%1.5%
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Reviews for Alton    4 Reviews
John · Alton, MO
Like the USA in the 1950's
Over 18 years ago

If your looking for Mayberry this is it, simple lifestyle, people wave at you when passing in traffice. Good family values, quiet,  More

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John · Sun City Center, FL
Now living here
Over 19 years ago

Now living here and hope it never loses it quaint appeal. reminds us of the USA in the 1950's. Best move we have ever made in our lives. We are trying to sell our home  More

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John · Sun City Center, FL
Best place we have found
Over 19 years ago

To find Alton you have to get lost. It is the nicest town we have ever visited. Low crime 1-2's, great water 100, great air quality 75. Low low low cost of living.  More

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Reviews for Ava    1 Reviews
Kathleen  · Spanish Fort, AL
Good Info
Over 7 years ago

I am considering moving near Ava, and the information on this site, including the clear way it is presented, is very helpful. Highly recommend  More

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