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Atlanta, GA vs Parkland, FL

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Highlights
- Parkland spends 27.9% less per student than Atlanta.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 39.1% higher in Parkland than in Atlanta. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Parkland had 6.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Atlanta

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 Atlanta, GAParkland, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student$16,267$11,723$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,100$9,998$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$8,086$6,249$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.819.1916.23
 Students per Librarian5707214573
 Students per Counselor397366530
 Grade School Educ.2.3%0.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.5%1.2%6.3%
 High School Educ.92.1%98.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.6%12.2%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.5.4%6.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.55.6%66.7%33.7%
 Masters Grad.15.8%23.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.6%7.1%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree2.7%2.5%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 Parkland    8 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

I am only 18 years old, but I have lived here for 10 years, more than half of my life. I attended Riverglades Elementary, Westglades middle, and Marjory Stoneman Douglas  More

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Over 10 years ago

Let's face it, South Florida has really gone downhill fast in the past 5-7 years. Maybe it was the economy crashing, maybe it was the influx of crazies and weirdos to  More

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Our family is from Chicago and we have been living here a year now. Our family settled in NE Parkland, which is considered the "older" section of town. I like it here!   More

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