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Putnam, CT vs Alton, NH

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- Alton spends 12.7% less per student than Putnam.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 12.2% lower in Alton than in Putnam. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Alton had 9.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Putnam
 Putnam, CTAlton, NHUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$21,592$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$20,621  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,608$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.35  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock2434573
 Students per Counselor288  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock21.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.21.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%1.5%
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Reviews for Putnam    1 Reviews
les · Danielson, CT
A waning culture seeking revitalization
Over 13 years ago

Not very long ago (4 - 5 years), Putnam was a tremendously viable destination for antiques. Two of every three stores in Putnam's town center were dedicated to the  More

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Patricia · Portsmouth, ME
Don't think I could live here
Over 17 years ago

My sister lives in Alton Bay. It is very scenic in the summer months and most of the local restaurants are over crowded with vacationers. In the winter it is dull, dull,  More

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