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Marion, OH vs Gadsden, AL

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Highlights
- Gadsden spends 12.3% less per student than Marion.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 28.7% lower in Gadsden than in Marion. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Gadsden had 6.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Marion
 Marion, OHGadsden, ALUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,618$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,626  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,730$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio25.02  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4764573
 Students per Counselor496  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock83.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.11.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.7%1.5%
Reviews for Marion    2 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I grew up in Marion Ohio. The pros are the cost of living is low, we have decent and safe schools in my opinion. For the most part it is a safe and quiet town. Cons are  More

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I was born and raised in Marion, Ohio. I've seen every single inch of this town. It looks nice when your passing by on st rt 23. But looks are deceiving it is full of  More

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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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