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Atlanta, GA vs Sacramento, CA

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Highlights
- Sacramento spends 6.3% less per student than Atlanta.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 64.9% higher in Sacramento than in Atlanta. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Sacramento had 6.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Atlanta

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 Atlanta, GASacramento, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student$16,267$15,240$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,100$12,484$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$8,086$7,670$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.822.7516.23
 Students per Librarian57063214573
 Students per Counselor397641530
 Grade School Educ.2.3%7.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.5%6.0%6.3%
 High School Educ.92.1%86.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.6%22.6%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.5.4%8.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.55.6%35.1%33.7%
 Masters Grad.15.8%8.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.6%3.2%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree2.7%1.4%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 Sacramento    117 Reviews

It is easy to say negative things about Sacramento as we have many problems that are common throughout California. Crime & homelessness rates are high here. Housing is  More

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High, high crime rate and car theft capitol of the country. Everyone knows someone who’s had their car stolen or have had their own car stolen. Sacramento’s violent  More

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The city is very mixed. I will start off by saying it has some excellent historical and educational sites to look at. It is a contractual obligation that you look at the  More

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ZIPS IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA
30331, 30318, 30311, 30315, 30316, 30310, 30324, 30314, 30305, 30309, 24 total
ZIPS IN SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA
95823, 95822, 95831, 95833, 95835, 95838, 95820, 95824, 95834, 95815, 18 total

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