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Fairmont, NC vs Gates, NY

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Highlights
- Gates spends 175.6% more per student than Fairmont.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 25.4% lower in Gates than in Fairmont. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Gates had 13.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Fairmont
 Fairmont, NCGates, NYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$27,131$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,445  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,281$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.79  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6654573
 Students per Counselor320  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.12.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.15.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock13.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.16.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.9%1.5%
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Over 13 years ago

Been here for 2 years; and it's a decent place; provided your in the right neighborhood. The con's: The airport is right on the border; so planes fly over parts.   More

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