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Gainesville, GA vs Atlanta, GA

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Highlights
- Atlanta spends 38.9% more per student than Gainesville.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.4% lower in Atlanta than in Gainesville. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Atlanta had 21.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Gainesville

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 Gainesville, GAAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Expend. per Student$11,714$16,267$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,001$14,100$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$6,751$8,086$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.5913.816.23
 Students per Librarian4285704573
 Students per Counselor521397530
 Grade School Educ.16.5%2.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.8%5.5%6.3%
 High School Educ.75.7%92.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.5%13.6%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.5.7%5.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.26.1%55.6%33.7%
 Masters Grad.6.1%15.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.2%5.6%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree2.4%2.7%1.5%

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Reviews for Gainesville    6 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Don't know if it is the proximity to Atlanta that keeps prices high or the rural/frugal thinking that keeps housing opportunities at a minimum, but after living here for  More

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I moved to Gainesville,Ga in 2010 from NYC and I have found it's a great place to raise your childrens and a good quality of life.It's a good place to live. Gainesville  More

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Over 15 years ago

This is a great place to live if you like the country feel and enjoy all 4 seasons. Nice people and lots to  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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ZIPS IN GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA
30506 30507 30501 30504
ZIPS IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA
30331, 30318, 30311, 30315, 30316, 30310, 30324, 30314, 30305, 30309, 24 total

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