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Flowood, MS vs Fort Payne, AL

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Highlights
- Fort Payne spends 23.0% less per student than Flowood.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 24.3% higher in Fort Payne than in Flowood. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Fort Payne had 18.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Flowood
 Flowood, MSFort Payne, ALUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,053$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,147  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,759$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.02  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5914573
 Students per Counselor419  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock11.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock78.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.50.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree6.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.2%1.5%
Reviews for Flowood    1 Reviews

I have lived in Flowood for 11 years (2010 moved). Pros: Location wise one the best places in the state with low crime and great place to raise kids. Taxes are not  More

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Reviews for Fort Payne    2 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Slow paced, pretty topography, close to  More

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Over 12 years ago

great place to live. people are friendly once they get to know you. very tight knit community. low crime, great weather. no employment. awesome beauty! relocated from  More

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