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Gainesville, FL vs Fairhope, AL

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- Fairhope spends 12.2% more per student than Gainesville.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.5% lower in Fairhope than in Gainesville. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Fairhope had 2.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Gainesville
 Gainesville, FLFairhope, ALUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,984$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,094  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,183$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.19  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6014573
 Students per Counselor501  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.15.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.49.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock16.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.1%1.5%
Reviews for Gainesville    60 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I've lived here most of my life. It's changed a lot, and a lot of the locals don't like it. Because it's home to one of the largest universities in the country, we see a  More

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Lovely diverse city! People is nice and there is always something to do. Outdoors activities are awesome! The springs are beautiful and there are plenty of hiking  More

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Gainesville has the highest taxes and electrical rates in the state. The city is run by a bunch of liberals who have no idea what they are doing. Crime and homelessness  More

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Reviews for Fairhope    13 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have lived here for years cute small eclectic. Liberal for Alabama.   More

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We just moved to Fairhope from California and absolutely love it! For the most part, it’s like minded common sense conservatives close to the bay and lots of shopping.  More

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Beautiful mix of the standard retail within 15 mina, but in our downtown is ecclectic meets "old townMarch of each year Fairhope hosts a mammoth Arts and Artist event  More

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