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Fort Washington, MD vs Fort Payne, AL

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Highlights
- Fort Payne spends 42.9% less per student than Fort Washington.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 25.4% higher in Fort Payne than in Fort Washington. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Fort Payne had 14.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Fort Washington
 Fort Washington, MDFort Payne, ALUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,053$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$15,913  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,759$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.89  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5914573
 Students per Counselor338  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock11.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock78.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.40.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.2%1.5%
Reviews for Fort Washington    2 Reviews

Excellent area - 15 minutes from DC and Alexandria - 1 exit away from MGM and National Harbor. Great value on home prices! This area is going to also be the home of  More

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Over 13 years ago

I just don't like it here, the people are definitely not friendly at all. At least it is only 15mins from D.C. So there is plenty to do. My favorite place to live would  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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