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Fort Payne, AL vs Hayesville, NC

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Highlights
- Hayesville spends 16.2% more per student than Fort Payne.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 23.7% lower in Hayesville than in Fort Payne. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Hayesville had 1.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Fort Payne
 Fort Payne, ALHayesville, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,684$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,566  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,625$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.42  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock12524573
 Students per Counselor433  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock76.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.18.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.7%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 Hayesville    3 Reviews

Lived here since 2011 and moved from southeast Florida after years on Long Island, NY. Small towns are the "real" America. My wife and I are both immigrants and have  More

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Over 11 years ago

Healthcare is very limited compared to more populated areas. Additionally, we are located a distance from major air  More

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Over 19 years ago

Would like more information on Maggie Valley N.C. taxes, senior discounts, cost of living, state income tax, crime, climate,quality of  More

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