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Clemson, SC vs Fort Payne, AL

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Highlights
- Fort Payne spends 8.7% less per student than Clemson.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 13.0% higher in Fort Payne than in Clemson. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Fort Payne had 17.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Clemson
 Clemson, SCFort Payne, ALUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,053$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,509  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,759$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.42  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5914573
 Students per Counselor433  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock11.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock78.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.61.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.2%1.5%
Reviews for Clemson    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

A college town with intense support for sports team. Established goals/objectives and the citizens support efforts to improve Clemson's academic and research standings  More

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Great climate compared to colds and snow of Great Lakes and Very hot plains of Texas. Noticeable changes without a severe  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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