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Fort Payne, AL vs Trenton, GA

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Highlights
- Trenton spends 18.2% more per student than Fort Payne.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 22.1% lower in Trenton than in Fort Payne. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Trenton had 6.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Fort Payne
 Fort Payne, ALTrenton, GAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,881$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,566  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,734$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.42  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5064573
 Students per Counselor433  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock83.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.18.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock1.7%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 Trenton    3 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Yes, is this where Deliverance was filmed, using the local  More

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Over 6 years ago

So I've been here since I was 12. My family on both sides is from here. The scenery is great, the town leaves more to be desired for certain. Fast food places and gas  More

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Over 18 years ago

Trenton is down in a valley and surrounded by beautiful mountainous views. The population is growing rapidly, and even becoming overpopulated in my opinion. It is a very  More

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