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Bessemer, AL vs Helena-West Helena, AR

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- Helena-West Helena spends 30.4% more per student than Bessemer.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 43.2% lower in Helena-West Helena than in Bessemer. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Helena-West Helena had 3.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Bessemer
 Bessemer, ALHelena-West Helena, ARUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,208$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,144  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,747$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio19.32  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5504573
 Students per Counselor417  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.11.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock81.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.13.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock2.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.3%1.5%
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Reviews for Bessemer    7 Reviews
Anthony · Bessemer, AL
Bessemer Al
Over 11 years ago

Melissa, as a citizen and business person of Bessemer I am trerrible Sad to hear of your experience. I have had the opportunity to live and travel to other area And  More

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Anthony · Bessemer, AL
Accountability for a Better Bessemer (ABB)
Over 11 years ago

Melissa, as a citizen and business person of Bessemer I am trerrible Sad to hear of your experience. I have had the opportunity to live and travel to other area And  More

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Anthony · Bessemer, AL
Accountability for a better Bessemer
Over 11 years ago

Melissa, as a citizen and business person of Bessemer I am trerrible Sad to hear of your experience. I have had the opportunity to live and travel to other area And  More

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