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Gadsden, AL vs Franklin, NC

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Highlights
- Franklin spends 6.2% more per student than Gadsden.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 24.5% lower in Franklin than in Gadsden. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Franklin had 6.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Gadsden
 Gadsden, ALFranklin, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,276$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,828  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,340$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.85  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6394573
 Students per Counselor374  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.12.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock78.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.15.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock2.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.2%1.5%
Reviews for Gadsden    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

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

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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

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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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