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Charleston, MS vs Fort Payne, AL

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- Fort Payne spends 18.1% less per student than Charleston.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 55.0% higher in Fort Payne than in Charleston. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Fort Payne had 5.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Charleston
 Charleston, MSFort Payne, ALUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,053$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,850  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,759$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.24  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5914573
 Students per Counselor486  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock11.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.19.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock78.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.17.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.2%1.5%
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mike · Charleston, MS
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Over 18 years ago

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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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