2025 Compare Cities Education:
Gadsden, AL vs Dahlonega, GA

Change Cities
Highlights
- Dahlonega spends 14.5% more per student than Gadsden.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 16.9% lower in Dahlonega than in Gadsden. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Dahlonega had 16.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Gadsden
 Gadsden, ALDahlonega, GAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,156$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,828  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,160$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.85  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3834573
 Students per Counselor374  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.12.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.15.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock17.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.9%1.5%
Reviews for Gadsden    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Although employment numbers are relatively high, underemployment is a chronic  More

   |    Reply

Over 18 years ago

I was born here but lived in two other counties in Alabama. We moved to Gadsden area when I was 8. This place has it's advantages and drawbacks. It is said to be the  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Gadsden

Reviews for Dahlonega    5 Reviews

Dahlonega is beautiful, the town is quaint and the people are kind. Dahlonega appreciates, celebrates and preserves the traditions of the past without being afraid to  More

   |    Reply

Over 12 years ago

i love it in dahlonega i been livin here for nearly 20 years and i want to tell yall the gold city is truly that golden with tourism and job opportunities we have a vast  More

   |    Reply

Over 13 years ago

I moved to Dahlonega because it was pretty and inexpensive. I recommend visiting the area for its many attractions, but NEVER MOVE HERE! Its elected officials are all  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Dahlonega


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.