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Austin, IN vs Helena, AL

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Highlights
- Helena spends 7.1% less per student than Austin.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 22.2% higher in Helena than in Austin. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Helena had 18.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Austin
 Austin, INHelena, ALUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,218$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,351  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,021$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.15  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8604573
 Students per Counselor241  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.10.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.1%1.5%
Reviews for Austin    1 Reviews

Hello, I live in Austin and let me tell you, there isn't anything here that is interesting. Also, don't drink the water, it's as bad as Mexican water as well as  More

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Reviews for Helena    2 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I raised my five children in Helena, Al 27 yrs ago when it was just one road and a few neighborhoods. Everytime I drive thru AL,I take the small detour thru Helena. It  More

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Over 18 years ago

I moved to Helena from Florida. Although I miss Florida, Helena is a nice little town to live in except for rush hour traffic. Life is very quiet in Helena and we have  More

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