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Oneonta, AL vs Fort Payne, AL

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Highlights
- Fort Payne spends 7.5% less per student than Oneonta.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.1% lower in Fort Payne than in Oneonta. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Fort Payne had 3.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Oneonta
 Oneonta, ALFort Payne, ALUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,053$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,172  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,759$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio19.37  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5914573
 Students per Counselor423  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock11.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.15.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock78.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.23.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.2%1.5%
Reviews for Oneonta    2 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Oneonta Al has alot of activities for Family enjoyment. The Covered Bridge Festival is one of them.  More

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Over 17 years ago

We love it here. This is a quiet town with all the charm and hospitality you would expect to find in the South. The sunsets are the most outstanding we have ever seen.   More

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Reviews for Fort Payne    2 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Slow paced, pretty topography, close to  More

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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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