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Dayton, OH vs Alexander City, AL

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Highlights
- Alexander City spends 29.0% less per student than Dayton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 16.0% higher in Alexander City than in Dayton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Alexander City had 3.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Dayton
 Dayton, OHAlexander City, ALUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,674$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,613  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,001$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.45  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5744573
 Students per Counselor446  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.11.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock82.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.18.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.5%1.5%
Reviews for Dayton    32 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I've lived in Dayton Ohio for over 7 years. I live in a historic district within a short walk to Oregon district and down town. The summer concert series at Levitt  More

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Over 7 years ago

Spent years assigned at WPAFB (in Mar 90 - Aug 95') and lived in Oakwood for 5 years. We loved it and have nothing negative to say. Locals were friendly and interested  More

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I spent four and a half miserable years here. Essentially, your only employment opportunities are in healthcare or at the base. I worked at the base; they were  More

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Reviews for Alexander City    3 Reviews

If lake living is your thing you will thrive in Alexander City. Retirees and really just nature loving students and young professionals are moving to the Tallapoosa  More

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This is a corrupt dying old mill town that has lost its mill. The crony government is totally corrupt. The schools are pathetic and it shows in the ignorance of the  More

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it is a great place to live in. it is very quiet and you can get along with people really easily. its a very cool place where fun is always an option. i love staying  More

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