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Dallas, GA vs Fort Payne, AL

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Highlights
- Fort Payne spends 7.6% less per student than Dallas.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 11.2% higher in Fort Payne than in Dallas. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Fort Payne had 13.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Dallas
 Dallas, GAFort Payne, ALUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,053$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,427  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,759$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.67  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5914573
 Students per Counselor483  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock11.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock78.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.33.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.16.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.2%1.5%
Reviews for Dallas    10 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

ive lived in Dallas now for 4 years now and I have seen the tremendous growth. Yes it's still Lacks great restaurants but Hiram Georgia is right up the street barium  More

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Over 8 years ago

I can't believe the amount of crime in Dallas/Paulding county these days! There is literally something happening all the time. Murders, shootings, break ins,  More

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Dallas,Georgia is where my husband and I grew up. It used to be a small town where everyone knew everyone, but it has been diluted by outsiders. It grew too fast also. I  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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