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Atlanta, GA vs Laredo, TX

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Highlights
- Laredo spends 24.9% less per student than Atlanta.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 7.2% higher in Laredo than in Atlanta. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Laredo had 24.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Atlanta

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 Atlanta, GALaredo, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student$16,267$12,219$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,100$10,503$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$8,086$6,186$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.814.816.23
 Students per Librarian5705684573
 Students per Counselor397339530
 Grade School Educ.2.3%16.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.5%14.3%6.3%
 High School Educ.92.1%69.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.6%18.4%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.5.4%7.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.55.6%20.0%33.7%
 Masters Grad.15.8%4.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.6%1.0%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree2.7%0.3%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 Laredo    16 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

The only occupation that is growing, in my opinion, is the transportation / trucking industry. I worked in that field for 18 yrs. and take it from me, unless you are the  More

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If you like DRY, ARID HEAT, Laredo is for you. Now I'm not talking beach heat with a warm tropical breeze blowing over the palm trees and toseling your hair as you play  More

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Over 12 years ago

Laredo could be a better city if only it embraced a diverse population. It could grow into a beautiful and attrative if it did that and built the infrastructures that  More

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ZIPS IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA
30331, 30318, 30311, 30315, 30316, 30310, 30324, 30314, 30305, 30309, 24 total
ZIPS IN LAREDO, TEXAS
78046 78045 78041 78043 78040

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