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Benicia, CA vs Fort Payne, AL

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- Fort Payne spends 28.0% less per student than Benicia.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 24.3% lower in Fort Payne than in Benicia. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Fort Payne had 18.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Benicia
 Benicia, CAFort Payne, ALUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,053$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,346  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,759$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio23  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5914573
 Students per Counselor867  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock11.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock78.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.45.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.2%1.5%
Reviews for Benicia    5 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Formerly an out of the way set of signs on the freeways noticed on the way out of town, with a reputation for refineries, Benicia has transformed over the years into a  More

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i've lived lots of places and benicia is by far the worst. th kist here (12-20) are jerks, they jump infront of cars, run around the stores like crazy people and are  More

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I'm a Californian who doesn't like cars, traffic or driving. That's why I moved to Benicia, so I could walk to work if I wanted. After work, I really don't need a car  More

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Reviews for Fort Payne    2 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Slow paced, pretty topography, close to  More

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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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