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Fairhope, AL vs Helena, AL

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- Helena spends 13.6% less per student than Fairhope.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.4% higher in Helena than in Fairhope. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Helena had 2.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Fairhope
 Fairhope, ALHelena, ALUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,218$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,640  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,021$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.73  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8604573
 Students per Counselor388  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.54.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.1%1.5%
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Reviews for Fairhope    13 Reviews
J · Fairhope, AL
Very liberal small town
Over 4 years ago

I have lived here for years cute small eclectic. Liberal for Alabama.   More

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John · Cameron Park, CA
Review for liberals and conservatives
Over 4 years ago

We just moved to Fairhope from California and absolutely love it! For the most part, it’s like minded common sense conservatives close to the bay and lots of shopping.  More

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pamela · Fairhope, AL
general all aroung quality of life
Over 13 years ago

Beautiful mix of the standard retail within 15 mina, but in our downtown is ecclectic meets "old townMarch of each year Fairhope hosts a mammoth Arts and Artist event  More

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Reviews for Helena    2 Reviews
Bp · Columbus, GA
Great Place to Live
Over 15 years ago

I raised my five children in Helena, Al 27 yrs ago when it was just one road and a few neighborhoods. Everytime I drive thru AL,I take the small detour thru Helena. It  More

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Barbara · Helena, AL
Helena
Over 18 years ago

I moved to Helena from Florida. Although I miss Florida, Helena is a nice little town to live in except for rush hour traffic. Life is very quiet in Helena and we have  More

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