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Fort Payne, AL vs Atlanta, GA

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- Atlanta spends 61.8% more per student than Fort Payne.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 20.8% lower in Atlanta than in Fort Payne. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Atlanta had 17.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Fort Payne
 Fort Payne, ALAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,267$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,566  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,086$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.42  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5704573
 Students per Counselor433  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.18.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock15.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.7%1.5%
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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Reviews for Atlanta    318 Reviews

Lots of traffic near the airport at all times. Adds about 1.5 hrs to a 30 min commute. Great food and culture in downtown ATL area.  More

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Honestly the greater Atlanta area is the best place I've ever lived. There is so much diversity, delicious food, shopping, etc. The traffic really isn't that bad if you  More

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Over 2 years ago

I've lived just outside of Atlanta for 22 years and have spent a year deep within the hustle and bustle of the city. It's really NOT that bad. The crime really isn't  More

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