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Atlanta, GA vs Reading, PA

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Highlights
- Reading spends 10.7% more per student than Atlanta.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.3% higher in Reading than in Atlanta. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Reading had 22.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Atlanta

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 Atlanta, GAReading, PAUnited States
 Expend. per Student$16,267$18,007$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,100$14,807$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$8,086$9,438$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.814.6716.23
 Students per Librarian5704244573
 Students per Counselor397346530
 Grade School Educ.2.3%13.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.5%15.4%6.3%
 High School Educ.92.1%71.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.6%16.9%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.5.4%7.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.55.6%10.8%33.7%
 Masters Grad.15.8%3.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.6%0.6%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree2.7%0.4%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 Reading    15 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Having lived in Reading in the 1960's and early 1970's I can definitely say the city has gone downhill as it has in reality been a victim of two major forces; first  More

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Over 10 years ago

Berks County is beautiful in the fall. Cool, crisp air and the trees are a pallet of  More

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Over 11 years ago

Well to start, in the past 8 years ive lived in 7 states, some pros and cons. Tucson I loved in all respects except its not as nice as living in a small town but it  More

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ZIPS IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA
30331, 30318, 30311, 30315, 30316, 30310, 30324, 30314, 30305, 30309, 24 total
ZIPS IN READING, PENNSYLVANIA
19601 19604 19602 19611

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