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Covington, LA vs Atlanta, GA

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Highlights
- Atlanta spends 22.1% more per student than Covington.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 23.5% lower in Atlanta than in Covington. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Atlanta had 1.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Covington

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 Covington, LAAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Expend. per Student$13,328$16,267$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,092$14,100$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$7,078$8,086$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.0513.816.23
 Students per Librarian7225704573
 Students per Counselor457397530
 Grade School Educ.3.6%2.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.6%5.5%6.3%
 High School Educ.90.9%92.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.5%13.6%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.7.6%5.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.38.6%55.6%33.7%
 Masters Grad.11.4%15.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.7%5.6%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree0.6%2.7%1.5%

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Reviews for Covington    3 Reviews

I have lived half of my life in Covington, LA and can honestly say I am glad that I moved back to the country in Bush, LA. Covington is too clogged with traffic, stores,  More

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Over 15 years ago

I've lived here most of my life. Since Hurricane Katrina the area has exploded with people and traffic. It's a nice place to visit but you don't want to live  More

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Over 17 years ago

What kind of family entertainment do Covington  More

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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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70433 70435
ZIPS IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA
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