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Gadsden, AL vs Ponca City, OK

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- Ponca City spends 9.5% more per student than Gadsden.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 12.3% lower in Ponca City than in Gadsden. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ponca City had 6.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Gadsden
 Gadsden, ALPonca City, OKUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,625$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,828  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,547$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.85  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5574573
 Students per Counselor374  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.12.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock12.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.15.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%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 Ponca City    1 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

Ponca City is a great place to live and raise a family. Located within 100 miles of three major cities and yet in a small town with great schools and friendly people  More

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