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2025 Compare Cities Education:
Morehead, KY vs Fort Payne, AL

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- Fort Payne spends 14.0% less per student than Morehead.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.1% higher in Fort Payne than in Morehead. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Fort Payne had 13.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Morehead
 Morehead, KYFort Payne, ALUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,053$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,911  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,759$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.74  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5914573
 Students per Counselor407  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock11.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock78.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.29.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.2%1.5%
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Reviews for Morehead    3 Reviews
Veronica · Morehead, KY
Beautiful Small Town with Limited Opportunities
Over 3 years ago

I was born and raised in Morehead, KY. I’m 49 and have lived in Morehead the entire time. It is one of the most beautiful places with lots of nature to enjoy. Cave Run  More

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Rocky · Morehead, KY
Cultural Pearl and Gateway to Eastern KY
Over 17 years ago

Morehead State University is the regional cultural anchor in Eastern KY. In addition to MSU, the KY Folk Art Center, Cave Run Lake, and the site of many regional  More

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Johnda · Morehead, KY
Wonderful place to live!
Over 18 years ago

Morehead, Kentucky, is a wonderful place to live for me. It has the cozy, safe, friendly small-town atmosphere and is surrounded by forest. In minutes, I can be lakeside  More

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Reviews for Fort Payne    2 Reviews
Jim  · Fort Payne, AL
Fort Payne, AL
Over 11 years ago

Slow paced, pretty topography, close to  More

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rita · Fort Payne, AL
quality of life
Over 12 years ago

great place to live. people are friendly once they get to know you. very tight knit community. low crime, great weather. no employment. awesome beauty! relocated from  More

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