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Ball Ground, GA vs Fort Payne, AL

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- Fort Payne spends 15.3% less per student than Ball Ground.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 19.6% higher in Fort Payne than in Ball Ground. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Fort Payne had 16.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Ball Ground
 Ball Ground, GAFort Payne, ALUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,053$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,895  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,759$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.57  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5914573
 Students per Counselor450  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock11.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock78.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.28.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.28.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.2%1.5%
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Reviews for Ball Ground    2 Reviews
felicia · McDonough, GA
I need to MOVE!! Too much crime on the south side
Over 18 years ago

I want to stay in Georgia but move to a slower paced, MUCH less crime, safe area. I am a RN so work is not a problem---How is Ballground and do you know of any other  More

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Karen · Ball Ground, GA
We love BG!!!!
Over 18 years ago

We have lived in Forsyth County for the last 10 years and it is a great place to raise your family! The schools are top rated in the state and the climate here is  More

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Reviews for Fort Payne    2 Reviews
Jim  · Fort Payne, AL
Fort Payne, AL
Over 11 years ago

Slow paced, pretty topography, close to  More

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rita · Fort Payne, AL
quality of life
Over 12 years ago

great place to live. people are friendly once they get to know you. very tight knit community. low crime, great weather. no employment. awesome beauty! relocated from  More

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