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Fairmont, MN vs Athens, AL

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Highlights
- Athens spends 34.6% less per student than Fairmont.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 103.4% higher in Athens than in Fairmont. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Athens had 4.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Fairmont
 Fairmont, MNAthens, ALUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,932$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,704  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,899$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.2  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8824573
 Students per Counselor969  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.23.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%1.5%
Reviews for Fairmont    1 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Fairmont has good schools. Its K-12 public school system offers a comprehensive curriculum, wide-ranging extra-curricular opportunities, and up-to-date facilities.  More

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Reviews for Athens    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Nice place to  More

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Over 19 years ago

Can anyone comment on the humidity in or around Athens? Is the humidity only high in the summer? What about tornadoes in the  More

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Athens, Alabama is a good place to live. Although, there are few technical jobs there Huntsville is only a 30 minute drive away. Athens is a quiet town and an excellent  More

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