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Atlanta, GA vs Allen, TX

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Highlights
- Allen spends 8.4% less per student than Atlanta.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 8.2% higher in Allen than in Atlanta. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Allen had 4.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Atlanta

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 Atlanta, GAAllen, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student$16,267$14,902$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,100$9,587$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$8,086$6,140$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.814.9316.23
 Students per Librarian5708004573
 Students per Counselor397405530
 Grade School Educ.2.3%1.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.5%2.6%6.3%
 High School Educ.92.1%95.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.6%19.8%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.5.4%7.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.55.6%54.6%33.7%
 Masters Grad.15.8%16.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.6%2.3%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree2.7%2.1%1.5%

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Reviews for Atlanta    318 Reviews

Lots of traffic near the airport at all times. Adds about 1.5 hrs to a 30 min commute. Great food and culture in downtown ATL area.  More

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Honestly the greater Atlanta area is the best place I've ever lived. There is so much diversity, delicious food, shopping, etc. The traffic really isn't that bad if you  More

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Over 1 years ago

I've lived just outside of Atlanta for 22 years and have spent a year deep within the hustle and bustle of the city. It's really NOT that bad. The crime really isn't  More

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Reviews for Allen    14 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

Originally from Dallas, we moved to Allen 2013. We love the schools, my kids are getting a great education. My daughter was tested in the gifted program as soon as we  More

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Over 7 years ago

Allen is quite possibly the best city I've ever had the privilege of visiting. Everyone you meet is courteous, helpful, and respectable. The town fully supports one  More

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Over 8 years ago

We are planning a move to Allen, Texas and would like to know how many months out of the year are warm enough to swim? Getting ready to make an offer on a home and  More

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ZIPS IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA
30331, 30318, 30311, 30315, 30316, 30310, 30324, 30314, 30305, 30309, 24 total
ZIPS IN ALLEN, TEXAS
75002 75013

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