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Clarkston, GA vs Fort Payne, AL

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Highlights
- Fort Payne spends 30.0% less per student than Clarkston.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 25.8% higher in Fort Payne than in Clarkston. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Fort Payne had 10.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Clarkston
 Clarkston, GAFort Payne, ALUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,053$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,120  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,759$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.85  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5914573
 Students per Counselor315  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock11.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock78.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.25.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.2%1.5%
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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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