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Gadsden, AL vs Sylacauga, AL

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- Sylacauga spends 10.4% more per student than Gadsden.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 17.8% higher in Sylacauga than in Gadsden. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Sylacauga had 2.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Gadsden
 Gadsden, ALSylacauga, ALUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,717$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,828  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,571$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.85  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4244573
 Students per Counselor374  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.12.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock85.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.15.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.7%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 Sylacauga    2 Reviews
Peeper · Daphne, AL
Worst city in America?
Over 4 years ago

Worst city i’ve ever laid foot in. This city was gross, rude & not a single bathroom in sight. Everything is closed and everyone is rude. It is dumpy and ugly. Do not  More

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Jacob · Sylacauga, AL
Where I'm from
Over 6 years ago

I'm born here, moved away, came back, few times. Unemployed, though my Home Town is quiet overall, Football Lover's. It's a pretty  More

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