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Desert Hot Springs, CA vs Gadsden, AL

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- Gadsden spends 30.6% less per student than Desert Hot Springs.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 23.6% lower in Gadsden than in Desert Hot Springs. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Gadsden had 7.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Desert Hot Springs
 Desert Hot Springs, CAGadsden, ALUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,618$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,853  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,730$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio23.36  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4764573
 Students per Counselor526  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock83.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.14.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.7%1.5%
Reviews for Desert Hot Springs    9 Reviews

lived here 13 years and leaving as soon as possible. crime rate high but getting better. much improved place since 2008. if you buy a house choose the neighborhood and  More

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Over 5 years ago

Love the winters but the summers are too difficult for me. Hot and super windy. However I love the serenity, beautiful mountains, hot springs, and location close to  More

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I am 29 years old and have lived in this city nearly my entire life. When my family moved to this town, there were less than 12,000 people. I've watched it grow a lot.  More

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Reviews for Gadsden    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Although employment numbers are relatively high, underemployment is a chronic  More

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Over 18 years ago

I was born here but lived in two other counties in Alabama. We moved to Gadsden area when I was 8. This place has it's advantages and drawbacks. It is said to be the  More

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