2026 Compare Cities Education:
Fairhope, AL vs McAllen, TX

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Highlights
- McAllen spends 7.7% less per student than Fairhope.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 14.8% lower in McAllen than in Fairhope. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- McAllen had 19.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Fairhope
 Fairhope, ALMcAllen, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,990$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,640  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,412$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.73  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6384573
 Students per Counselor388  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock12.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock77.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.54.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.4%1.5%
Reviews for Fairhope    13 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

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

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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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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 Mcallen    17 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

My wife and I are snowbirds from Iowa. We tried the McAllen area for a couple of seasons. We didn't like it, and have since opted for Mesa, AZ. Mesa ranked No. 8 in the  More

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On transfer here for two years now. Pros: Daytime traffic is pretty decent, when using Interstate 2. Home prices are cheaper, when compared to the national average.  More

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Over 12 years ago

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