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Alton, NH vs Putnam, CT

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- Putnam spends 14.6% more per student than Alton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 13.9% higher in Putnam than in Alton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Putnam had 8.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Alton
 Alton, NHPutnam, CTUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$24,734$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$19,244  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,348$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio10.84  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5184573
 Students per Counselor166  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.26.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.2%1.5%
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Patricia · Portsmouth, ME
Don't think I could live here
Over 18 years ago

My sister lives in Alton Bay. It is very scenic in the summer months and most of the local restaurants are over crowded with vacationers. In the winter it is dull, dull,  More

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les · Danielson, CT
A waning culture seeking revitalization
Over 14 years ago

Not very long ago (4 - 5 years), Putnam was a tremendously viable destination for antiques. Two of every three stores in Putnam's town center were dedicated to the  More

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