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2025 Compare Cities Education:
Gadsden, AL vs Melissa, TX

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- Melissa spends 40.3% more per student than Gadsden.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 16.4% lower in Melissa than in Gadsden. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Melissa had 13.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Gadsden
 Gadsden, ALMelissa, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,902$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,828  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,140$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.85  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8004573
 Students per Counselor374  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.12.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.15.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
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Reviews for Gadsden    2 Reviews
Paul · Rainbow City, AL
Gadsden Economy
Over 17 years ago

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

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suzanne · Odenville, AL
Gadsden
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 Melissa    3 Reviews
Dennis · Melissa, TX
Growing Bedroom Community
Over 4 years ago

I have lived here since 2008. It is a growing bedroom community. The city has a low crime rate and pretty good schools. The primary entertainment is High School sporting  More

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Alex · Melissa, TX
Don't Live in Berry Farms!
Over 9 years ago

We moved here 2 years ago and have suffered nothing but hell. If you are not a plain, vanilla, ignorant, intolerant person, do not move here!  More

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Ron · Melissa, TX
great climate
Over 17 years ago

warm to hot summer. enough cold in winter to make you appreciate  More

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