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Gadsden, AL vs Spanish Fort, AL

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- Spanish Fort spends 22.3% more per student than Gadsden.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.7% lower in Spanish Fort than in Gadsden. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Spanish Fort had 17.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Gadsden
 Gadsden, ALSpanish Fort, ALUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,984$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,828  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,183$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.85  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6014573
 Students per Counselor374  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.12.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock12.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.15.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock14.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.0%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 Spanish Fort    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

My family has lived in Spanish Fort for almost 10 years now and we love it. Spanish Fort has the best schools in Baldwin County, beautiful homes and neighborhoods,  More

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