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Payson, AZ vs Fairfield Glade, TN

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- Fairfield Glade spends 28.1% less per student than Payson.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 8.7% lower in Fairfield Glade than in Payson. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Fairfield Glade had 5.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Payson
 Payson, AZFairfield Glade, TNUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,268$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,337  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,266$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.99  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5134573
 Students per Counselor787  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.31.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.24.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.9%1.5%
Reviews for Payson    15 Reviews

We have lived in Payson for over 5 years and love it. It has two large grocery stores, a Walmart, Home Depot, a dozen thrift/ treasure shops, more local shops than we  More

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Over 7 years ago

Payson is a wonderful town especially for retired people and people that want a slower pace... Lots of outdoor activities  More

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Over 7 years ago

I've lived in Payson for 25 years, thank god I worked out of town. There is a saying GO TO PAYSON ON VACATION GO HOME ON PROBATION TURN IN THREE YOU GO  More

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Reviews for Fairfield Glade    4 Reviews

We have lived here nearly 6 years. Lovely area. Moderate climate. Low taxes and cost of living. Friendly people. Lots of outdoor recreation. 5 great golf courses. Low  More

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Over 12 years ago

I was told by celebration liquors that fairfield had some of tim smith's moonshine....I would like to buy some ...could you give me the name of the liquor store in that  More

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Over 16 years ago

My wife and I are considering retirement in Fairfield Glade. We would like to hear from residents there as to how happy they are. Do you enjoy a good quality of life?   More

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