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Suburb of Birmingham, AL
Former Resident: My experience at Homewood has been nothing but the best! I was raised in Homewood and went to Homewood City Schools for the majority of my life. The teachers at Homewood want nothing but the best for their students. They go the long mile to provide an environment of learning that enables students to be individuals of their own. Homewood is a family oriented community. They strive to do their best to keep the community going. The community has fundraisers, events, and foundations to give back to the city. As a senior in college finishing up my last semester, I appreciate the people who have raised and helped me achieve my overall success!... Read 66 reviews
Population 26,206
#1 Best Places to Raise a Family in Alabama.
Suburb of Birmingham, AL,
66 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Former Resident says My experience at Homewood has been nothing but the best! I was raised in Homewood and went to Homewood City Schools for the majority of my life. The teachers at Homewood want nothing but the best for....
My experience at Homewood has been nothing but the best! I was raised in Homewood and went to Homewood City Schools for the majority of my life. The teachers at Homewood want nothing but the best for....
Read 66 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Population: 26,206,
Suburb of Huntsville, AL
Current Resident: Madison is a jewel in North Alabama! Small town feel with lots of small independently owned restaurants , yet many chain restaurants and more coming in regularly. Small business owners compete well with big box stores here. Great place for raising a family or independent living. Plenty of very nice apartment complexes as well as new homes being built all aroundMadison. You can own acres or just take care of a small plot of land. Choices are many! Food is great and breweries are just as unique. The location of Madison is awesome! One hour from Nashville and right next door to Huntsville, home of the Space and Rocket Center. There are no shortages of jobs here. Part-time work or full-time employment for everyone. There is a wonderful mix of cultures here as well as age groups and Madison caters to us all! You will enjoy four seasons here. A very light winter and if it gets to hot in the summer, you are only a few hours from the Coast. Spend a weekend. Then you will want to move here!... Read 230 reviews
Population 55,551
#2 Best Places to Raise a Family in Alabama.
Suburb of Huntsville, AL,
230 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Madison is a jewel in North Alabama! Small town feel with lots of small independently owned restaurants , yet many chain restaurants and more coming in regularly. Small business owners compete well....
Madison is a jewel in North Alabama! Small town feel with lots of small independently owned restaurants , yet many chain restaurants and more coming in regularly. Small business owners compete well....
Read 230 reviews.
Population: 55,551,
Current Resident: Big city, small town charm! Lots of small businesses and restaurants all over this many square mile city. Schools are excellent. Children are well behaved and seem to have been put through manners training-Well done Mothers! City services are top notch. Police and fire protection ranked high enough for a rate drop from my insurance carrier! Garbage pickup twice a week is pure luxury. Senior Center activities, transportation. Parks that will be the envy of all surrounding communities once they are completed. Ordinances that protect a peaceful way of life. Noise, fireworks, construction all have an ordinance that addresses their affect on tax payers quality of life. Vestavia Hills is just a grand place to live! Some people are wealthy, some have a little money, so struggle and some are dirt poor, but they are all HARD working citizens! That is what makes this city unique. Everyone understands because everyone works for what they have. This is a dying trend in America. Well done VH!... Read 46 reviews
Population 38,504
#3 Best Places to Raise a Family in Alabama.
46 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Big city, small town charm! Lots of small businesses and restaurants all over this many square mile city. Schools are excellent. Children are well behaved and seem to have been put through manners...Vestavia Hills is just a grand place to live! Some people are wealthy, some have a little money, so struggle and some are dirt poor, but they are all HARD working citizens! That is what makes this....
Big city, small town charm! Lots of small businesses and restaurants all over this many square mile city. Schools are excellent. Children are well behaved and seem to have been put through manners...Vestavia Hills is just a grand place to live! Some people are wealthy, some have a little money, so struggle and some are dirt poor, but they are all HARD working citizens! That is what makes this....
Read 46 reviews.
Population: 38,504,
Herndon, VA•
Online School•
K-12
Senior: I’ve been enrolled in K12 from 9th grade. It was a different transition but personally I liked it. The teachers are so nice and always there to help! The courses help prepare you for college which is very useful. Something I would change is the workload. They assign too much work and the grading system isn’t the best. Also, the price is a little unreasonable. Overall, great school would recommend to anyone looking for a good online school... Read 68 reviews
Students 4,743
Student-teacher ratio 40:1
Blue checkmark.
Online School,
HERNDON, VA,
K-12,
68 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says I’ve been enrolled in K12 from 9th grade. It was a different transition but personally I liked it. The teachers are so nice and always there to help! The courses help prepare you for college which is....
I’ve been enrolled in K12 from 9th grade. It was a different transition but personally I liked it. The teachers are so nice and always there to help! The courses help prepare you for college which is....
Read 68 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B minus,
Students: 4,743,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 40 to 1,
Current Resident: It's country living in a sub-urban area. It is primarily residential, with some commercial areas at the periphery. It's quiet, minimum traffic, wooded. Indian Springs Village is right across the highway from Alabama's largest (10,000 acre) state park.... Read 8 reviews
Population 2,563
#4 Best Places to Raise a Family in Alabama.
8 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says It's country living in a sub-urban area. It is primarily residential, with some commercial areas at the periphery. It's quiet, minimum traffic, wooded. Indian Springs Village is right across the....
It's country living in a sub-urban area. It is primarily residential, with some commercial areas at the periphery. It's quiet, minimum traffic, wooded. Indian Springs Village is right across the....
Read 8 reviews.
Population: 2,563,
Town in Alabama
Current Resident: I love the diverse community and the small-town feeling without feeling too small. By that I mean, I can still travel to events in Birmingham at the BJCC but you still will see people you know all the time at the grocery store. There are tons of restaurants and activities to participate in around the area and the school system is one that I'm proud to have been involved in myself. I feel like the only thing I have a problem with within Hoover is that because it is trying to become well-known and popular it is tearing down some of the forests that add to the scenery of the area. There is Moss Rock Preserved locally but even then building is impeding on the natural aspects of Hoover's beauty. Overall, it has ample opportunity for jobs, places for students to thrive, and community aspects that encourage personal growth in whatever avenues necessary for the individual.... Read 221 reviews
Population 91,371
#5 Best Places to Raise a Family in Alabama.
Town in Alabama,
221 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I love the diverse community and the small-town feeling without feeling too small. By that I mean, I can still travel to events in Birmingham at the BJCC but you still will see people you know all....
I love the diverse community and the small-town feeling without feeling too small. By that I mean, I can still travel to events in Birmingham at the BJCC but you still will see people you know all....
Read 221 reviews.
Population: 91,371,
Current Resident: Everyone in Mountain Brook is very friendly and the education is amazing. There are so many opportunities to stay active in the community. My only complaints are that there is a lack of diversity and the lack of street lights. For all of the young drivers out there, it makes it difficult once it gets dark out. Other than that, Mountain Brook is amazing. I could not have asked for a better place to live!... Read 24 reviews
Population 22,184
#6 Best Places to Raise a Family in Alabama.
24 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Everyone in Mountain Brook is very friendly and the education is amazing. There are so many opportunities to stay active in the community. My only complaints are that there is a lack of diversity and....
Everyone in Mountain Brook is very friendly and the education is amazing. There are so many opportunities to stay active in the community. My only complaints are that there is a lack of diversity and....
Read 24 reviews.
Population: 22,184,
Current Resident: Meadow Brook is a friendly neighborhood very convenient to shopping and restaurants. A beautiful neighborhood for taking a walk or run. All different age groups here from young children to senior citizens. School bus service to very good schools. Many residents making improvements and updates to the older homes.... Read 11 reviews
Population 9,503
#7 Best Places to Raise a Family in Alabama.
11 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Meadow Brook is a friendly neighborhood very convenient to shopping and restaurants. A beautiful neighborhood for taking a walk or run. All different age groups here from young children to senior....
Meadow Brook is a friendly neighborhood very convenient to shopping and restaurants. A beautiful neighborhood for taking a walk or run. All different age groups here from young children to senior....
Read 11 reviews.
Population: 9,503,
Current Resident: Trussville is a pretty subtle town for the most part. It has beautiful neighborhoods to go along with a great school system! There are many attractions that are being built in the downtown area that will be great for family gatherings. Due to improvements like these as well as the multiple shopping outlets, the population of Trussville is increasing every year which has caused some heavy traffic at times. Overall I would recommend anybody to give Trussville, Alabama a chance when looking to buy a new home.... Read 78 reviews
Population 25,027
#8 Best Places to Raise a Family in Alabama.
78 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Trussville is a pretty subtle town for the most part. It has beautiful neighborhoods to go along with a great school system! There are many attractions that are being built in the downtown area that....
Trussville is a pretty subtle town for the most part. It has beautiful neighborhoods to go along with a great school system! There are many attractions that are being built in the downtown area that....
Read 78 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Population: 25,027,
Current Resident: Pelham is a small suburb town south of Birmingham, AL. I would like to see more opportunities dmfir diversity within communities and schools. This could be achieved by housing grants and programs that facilitate education scholarships and programs to afford opportunities to students of other races and socioeconomic backgrounds to become Pelham residents and students. Moreover, I would like to more homeschool cooperatives that allow students to work independently as we as attend school half-time. These and other educational initiatives would empower more children of color or ethnicities to realize the quiet living in Pelham and to become assets to schools and the community as a whole.... Read 66 reviews
Population 24,134
#9 Best Places to Raise a Family in Alabama.
66 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Pelham is a small suburb town south of Birmingham, AL. I would like to see more opportunities dmfir diversity within communities and schools. This could be achieved by housing grants and programs...education scholarships and programs to afford opportunities to students of other races and socioeconomic backgrounds to become Pelham residents and students. Moreover, I would like to more homeschool cooperatives that allow students to work independently as we as attend school half-time.These and other educational initiatives would empower more children of color or ethnicities to realize the quiet living in Pelham and to become assets to schools and the community as a whole..
Pelham is a small suburb town south of Birmingham, AL. I would like to see more opportunities dmfir diversity within communities and schools. This could be achieved by housing grants and programs...education scholarships and programs to afford opportunities to students of other races and socioeconomic backgrounds to become Pelham residents and students. Moreover, I would like to more homeschool cooperatives that allow students to work independently as we as attend school half-time.These and other educational initiatives would empower more children of color or ethnicities to realize the quiet living in Pelham and to become assets to schools and the community as a whole..
Population: 24,134,
Current Resident: I love the small town feel of Helena where the community is involved and supportive of every aspect of life from education, sports, to church! Helena offers a safe environment where I will return after college to raise my family.... Read 89 reviews
Population 20,680
#10 Best Places to Raise a Family in Alabama.
89 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I love the small town feel of Helena where the community is involved and supportive of every aspect of life from education, sports, to church! Helena offers a safe environment where I will return....
I love the small town feel of Helena where the community is involved and supportive of every aspect of life from education, sports, to church! Helena offers a safe environment where I will return....
Read 89 reviews.
Population: 20,680,
Current Resident: Fairhope is an amazing little coastal town in south Alabama. Wonderful schools, friendly people and a beautiful town! Downtown if very well kept and always has seasonal flowers on almost every street corner. There are sidewalks throughout most of the town which makes it easy to get out and exercise and enjoy the amazing weather! Fairhope is known for its beauty. But, I must say it is phenomenal during the Christmas season! The entire downtown is decorated. Twinkling trees line the streets. Every year Fairhope has a special tree lighting ceremony for the season! People come from all over to see this! You will even see "southern snow" falling! Although Fairhope is one of the fastest growing places in the southeast, it still has that small-town feeling. Fairhope is a must-see town for all!... Read 77 reviews
Population 21,825
#11 Best Places to Raise a Family in Alabama.
77 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Fairhope is an amazing little coastal town in south Alabama. Wonderful schools, friendly people and a beautiful town! Downtown if very well kept and always has seasonal flowers on almost every street....
Fairhope is an amazing little coastal town in south Alabama. Wonderful schools, friendly people and a beautiful town! Downtown if very well kept and always has seasonal flowers on almost every street....
Read 77 reviews.
Population: 21,825,
Current Resident: Auburn, as a college town, is by far one of the prettiest towns I have ever been to. It's blend of history and innovation makes it the perfect college town for students to explore and build their homes. Outside of the college experience, it is a fantastic place to raise a family and build a community. The concept of the "Auburn Family" extends past the campus and to those who have decided to place their roots in the town. For great food, conversation, and community engagement, Auburn provides multiple opportunities to bridge the gap between students and permanent residents.... Read 247 reviews
Population 74,637
#12 Best Places to Raise a Family in Alabama.
247 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Auburn, as a college town, is by far one of the prettiest towns I have ever been to. It's blend of history and innovation makes it the perfect college town for students to explore and build their....
Auburn, as a college town, is by far one of the prettiest towns I have ever been to. It's blend of history and innovation makes it the perfect college town for students to explore and build their....
Read 247 reviews.
Population: 74,637,
Current Resident: A diverse community with plenty of things to do and multiple parks and recreational activities. The restaurants in and around Alabaster are also fantastic. One downside is that rent is quite high, even for smaller apartments, but it is well worth the money. The schooling has also been great. Alabaster is also close to the University of Montevallo, which provides a great option for off-campus housing while still being within 15 minutes of the campus.... Read 114 reviews
Population 33,133
#13 Best Places to Raise a Family in Alabama.
114 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says A diverse community with plenty of things to do and multiple parks and recreational activities. The restaurants in and around Alabaster are also fantastic. One downside is that rent is quite high,....
A diverse community with plenty of things to do and multiple parks and recreational activities. The restaurants in and around Alabaster are also fantastic. One downside is that rent is quite high,....
Read 114 reviews.
Population: 33,133,
Current Resident: Overall it is a good town with friendly people. I have lived here my entire life. Growing up it was a small town but it is rapidly growing. At the end of the day the community is a family, including some bickering. However despite our differences we band together when needed. It's got the small town appeal with several local small businesses. Like every town though it is experiencing growing pains in this transition.... Read 38 reviews
Population 14,710
#14 Best Places to Raise a Family in Alabama.
38 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Overall it is a good town with friendly people. I have lived here my entire life. Growing up it was a small town but it is rapidly growing. At the end of the day the community is a family, including....
Overall it is a good town with friendly people. I have lived here my entire life. Growing up it was a small town but it is rapidly growing. At the end of the day the community is a family, including....
Read 38 reviews.
Population: 14,710,
Current Resident: Daphne is such a nice city along the Alabama gulf coast. It’s location puts you close to shopping, restaurants, and family fun activities. The drive to the beach is short too! Love our beautiful jubilee city!... Read 60 reviews
Population 27,088
#15 Best Places to Raise a Family in Alabama.
60 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Daphne is such a nice city along the Alabama gulf coast. It’s location puts you close to shopping, restaurants, and family fun activities. The drive to the beach is short too! Love our beautiful....
Daphne is such a nice city along the Alabama gulf coast. It’s location puts you close to shopping, restaurants, and family fun activities. The drive to the beach is short too! Love our beautiful....
Read 60 reviews.
Population: 27,088,
Suburb of Mobile, AL
Population 2,043
#16 Best Places to Raise a Family in Alabama.
Suburb of Mobile, AL,
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Population: 2,043,
Current Resident: I like the small town feel of the city and the fact that a lot of people don’t live there. However, as a liberal it is often tough living in the mostly conservative city.... Read 17 reviews
Population 8,344
#17 Best Places to Raise a Family in Alabama.
17 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I like the small town feel of the city and the fact that a lot of people don’t live there. However, as a liberal it is often tough living in the mostly conservative city..
I like the small town feel of the city and the fact that a lot of people don’t live there. However, as a liberal it is often tough living in the mostly conservative city..
Read 17 reviews.
Population: 8,344,
Current Resident: The town is beautiful and the people are friendly. However, there is not much added to the town. There is room for growth. Instead of building businesses, more and more houses are being built.... Read 34 reviews
Population 9,720
#18 Best Places to Raise a Family in Alabama.
34 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says The town is beautiful and the people are friendly. However, there is not much added to the town. There is room for growth. Instead of building businesses, more and more houses are being built..
The town is beautiful and the people are friendly. However, there is not much added to the town. There is room for growth. Instead of building businesses, more and more houses are being built..
Read 34 reviews.
Population: 9,720,
Population 7,754
#19 Best Places to Raise a Family in Alabama.
6 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.
Read 6 reviews.
Population: 7,754,
Current Resident: Muscle Shoals is a very open, friendly place! You can find multiple restaurants, beautiful views and the FAME building is a sight to see!... Read 53 reviews
Population 15,969
#20 Best Places to Raise a Family in Alabama.
53 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Muscle Shoals is a very open, friendly place! You can find multiple restaurants, beautiful views and the FAME building is a sight to see!.
Muscle Shoals is a very open, friendly place! You can find multiple restaurants, beautiful views and the FAME building is a sight to see!.
Read 53 reviews.
Population: 15,969,
City in Alabama
Current Resident: I have lived in the Huntsville area my entire life and I have had the pleasure to watch Huntsville grown into what it is now. Huntsville has always been a good place to live but it was a little rural and you options of activities were a little limited. Just over the past four years Huntsville has really taken strides to become very family friendly and they continue to make changes to be a bigger and better community. I love seeing all the positive changes. I use to think I would eventually move away from Huntsville to a more connected and more entertaining city but with all the recent changes I see myself really settling into my hometown!... Read 757 reviews
Population 210,081
#21 Best Places to Raise a Family in Alabama.
City in Alabama,
757 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I have lived in the Huntsville area my entire life and I have had the pleasure to watch Huntsville grown into what it is now. Huntsville has always been a good place to live but it was a little... more entertaining city but with all the recent changes I see myself really settling into my hometown!.
I have lived in the Huntsville area my entire life and I have had the pleasure to watch Huntsville grown into what it is now. Huntsville has always been a good place to live but it was a little... more entertaining city but with all the recent changes I see myself really settling into my hometown!.
Read 757 reviews.
Population: 210,081,
Current Resident: I've lived in Harvest for over 18 years. Just like any other city, it has its pros and cons. Some of the shining points are that it's relatively close to entertainment and shopping, it's affordable, and the schools are excellent. Job-wise, most people work in Huntsville or Madison and the commute is pretty good for the most part. However, I personally am not a fan of all of the housing that seemed to have exploded onto the scene over the past few years. The roads cannot handle this much traffic and there are accidents all the time. Once they get the roads figured out, it will be a better situation for everyone.... Read 44 reviews
Population 6,655
#22 Best Places to Raise a Family in Alabama.
44 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I've lived in Harvest for over 18 years. Just like any other city, it has its pros and cons. Some of the shining points are that it's relatively close to entertainment and shopping, it's affordable,....
I've lived in Harvest for over 18 years. Just like any other city, it has its pros and cons. Some of the shining points are that it's relatively close to entertainment and shopping, it's affordable,....
Read 44 reviews.
Population: 6,655,
Current Resident: Recently moved to Calera from Birmingham a few months ago. The housing in Calera is relatively inexpensive compared to the Hoover, Vestavia Hills, and Birmingham area. There’s not much to do around here and you’ll have to travel 5 miles on the interstate to reach the closest largest city that has things to do.... Read 40 reviews
Population 16,126
#23 Best Places to Raise a Family in Alabama.
40 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Recently moved to Calera from Birmingham a few months ago. The housing in Calera is relatively inexpensive compared to the Hoover, Vestavia Hills, and Birmingham area. There’s not much to do around....
Recently moved to Calera from Birmingham a few months ago. The housing in Calera is relatively inexpensive compared to the Hoover, Vestavia Hills, and Birmingham area. There’s not much to do around....
Read 40 reviews.
Population: 16,126,
Suburb in Alabama
Current Resident: Many festivals and activities year round for all age groups provide entertainment for all. Beach and water sports provide relaxation and various sports. Many restaurants provide great food, especially seafood. Food can be healthy or really bad for you! Take your choice. Many hiking and bike trails are in the area as well as kayaking and boating. Museums and historical sites are educational and entertaining. Housing prices are low off beach and reasonable water and beach front. While roads are in good repair, the traffic design patterns are poor at best! It is a friendly and welcoming community to both locals and the many tourists who visit yearly. Glad we discovered Orange Beach!... Read 8 reviews
Population 7,847
#24 Best Places to Raise a Family in Alabama.
Suburb in Alabama,
8 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Many festivals and activities year round for all age groups provide entertainment for all. Beach and water sports provide relaxation and various sports. Many restaurants provide great food,....
Many festivals and activities year round for all age groups provide entertainment for all. Beach and water sports provide relaxation and various sports. Many restaurants provide great food,....
Population: 7,847,
Nearby Resident: Hartselle is a wonderful small town full of southern hospitality. This town is full of great people and I am proud to be from here!... Read 39 reviews
Population 15,308
#25 Best Places to Raise a Family in Alabama.
39 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Nearby Resident says Hartselle is a wonderful small town full of southern hospitality. This town is full of great people and I am proud to be from here!.
Hartselle is a wonderful small town full of southern hospitality. This town is full of great people and I am proud to be from here!.
Read 39 reviews.
Population: 15,308,
North Bethesda, MD•
Private School•
9-12
Freshman: Prep is an amazing school and gives an educational, athletic, and social experience of a lifetime. It is very challenging but all the teachers are there for you and the school gives you so many resources to succeed. The reason I did not give it 5/5 stars is for two reason : a mediocre science department and the fact that it is all-boys. Not having girls around is pretty rough. The school has an amazing buffet-style lunch and we have champ titles in almost all of our sports. Our dorms need improvement, but at the moment we are building a new boarding facility!... Read 65 reviews
Students 496
Student-teacher ratio 8:1
Private School,
NORTH BETHESDA, MD,
9-12,
65 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.
Featured Review: Freshman says Prep is an amazing school and gives an educational, athletic, and social experience of a lifetime. It is very challenging but all the teachers are there for you and the school gives you so many....
Prep is an amazing school and gives an educational, athletic, and social experience of a lifetime. It is very challenging but all the teachers are there for you and the school gives you so many....
Read 65 reviews.
Students: 496,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,
Richmond, VA•
K-8
Alum: I did not realize how well St. Michael's prepared me for high school until I saw how far ahead I was in comparison to my high school peers. St. Michael's taught me how to think, to write, to problem-solve, to speak up and draw my own conclusions, and to self-advocate. I am truly grateful for the foundation St M gave me!... Read 12 reviews
Students 383
Student-teacher ratio 10:1
RICHMOND, VA,
K-8,
12 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says I did not realize how well St. Michael's prepared me for high school until I saw how far ahead I was in comparison to my high school peers. St. Michael's taught me how to think, to write, to....
I did not realize how well St. Michael's prepared me for high school until I saw how far ahead I was in comparison to my high school peers. St. Michael's taught me how to think, to write, to....
Read 12 reviews.
Students: 383,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,
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