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Franklin, NC vs Cottonwood, AZ

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Highlights
- Cottonwood spends 12.4% less per student than Franklin.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 37.6% higher in Cottonwood than in Franklin. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Cottonwood had 15.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Franklin
 Franklin, NCCottonwood, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,873$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,359  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$4,986$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.47  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock33674573
 Students per Counselor407  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.14.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.20.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.5%1.5%
Reviews for Franklin    4 Reviews

Great mountain town. Friendly people and lots to do.  More

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Over 10 years ago

I agree with some of the posts on here saying that Franklin is more than willing to take your money, but it's difficult to fit in if you 'aren't from around here, are  More

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Franklin will welcome you if you are a vacationer but move here and it is a whole different story. We are one of those families that would vacation here every year and  More

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Reviews for Cottonwood    10 Reviews

As a 6th generation AZ Native, someone who had the misfortune of growing up in Phoenix, and who has lived all over the VV and Flagstaff, I think Cottonwood is great  More

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Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Cottonwood since 2002. When I first moved here, this place was wonderful. Quiet, friendly and affordable. The weather was good with plenty of sunshine  More

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Actually Cottonwood is a great place because of the great LGBTQ community. Without this aspect Cottonwood wouldn't be anything really, except a Wal-mart. The LGBTQ  More

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