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Fort Payne, AL vs Dolan Springs, AZ

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- Dolan Springs spends 6.1% less per student than Fort Payne.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 22.2% higher in Dolan Springs than in Fort Payne. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Dolan Springs had 8.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Fort Payne
 Fort Payne, ALDolan Springs, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,443$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,566  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$4,714$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.42  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock33664573
 Students per Counselor433  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock12.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock72.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.18.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.4%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 Dolan Springs    5 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

It's a town with great potential if the county would get after the people who abandon, and trash their properties. It isn't a good place for children because there isn't  More

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If anyone knows of a 40 acre+ parcel, seller finance, low down (i know, most are out there) PLEASE message me. Thank you and God bless!  More

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Over 17 years ago

Worst place on the planet, nothing but a big sand pit! Filled w/ losers and  More

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