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Gainesville, FL vs Ball Ground, GA

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Highlights
- Ball Ground spends 2.6% more per student than Gainesville.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 19.9% lower in Ball Ground than in Gainesville. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ball Ground had 0.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Gainesville

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 Gainesville, FLBall Ground, GAUnited States
 Expend. per Student$11,572$11,872$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,094$10,895$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$5,555$7,110$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.1914.5716.23
 Students per Librarian4049504573
 Students per Counselor501450530
 Grade School Educ.2.7%0.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.0%6.0%6.3%
 High School Educ.93.4%93.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.15.8%28.2%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.11.4%14.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.49.0%28.9%33.7%
 Masters Grad.14.0%6.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.8%0.9%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree5.3%0.3%1.5%

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Reviews for Gainesville    60 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I've lived here most of my life. It's changed a lot, and a lot of the locals don't like it. Because it's home to one of the largest universities in the country, we see a  More

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Lovely diverse city! People is nice and there is always something to do. Outdoors activities are awesome! The springs are beautiful and there are plenty of hiking  More

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Gainesville has the highest taxes and electrical rates in the state. The city is run by a bunch of liberals who have no idea what they are doing. Crime and homelessness  More

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Reviews for Ball Ground    2 Reviews

I want to stay in Georgia but move to a slower paced, MUCH less crime, safe area. I am a RN so work is not a problem---How is Ballground and do you know of any other  More

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Over 17 years ago

We have lived in Forsyth County for the last 10 years and it is a great place to raise your family! The schools are top rated in the state and the climate here is  More

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ZIPS IN GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA
32608, 32607, 32606, 32605, 32609, 32601, 32641, 32653, 32612, 32603, 10 total
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30107

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