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Alpharetta, GA vs Excelsior, MN

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- Excelsior spends 18.6% more per student than Alpharetta.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 16.4% higher in Excelsior than in Alpharetta. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Excelsior had 2.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Alpharetta
 Alpharetta, GAExcelsior, MNUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$19,300$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,100  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,461$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.8  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7534573
 Students per Counselor397  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock99.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.12.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.70.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock13.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.5%1.5%
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Reviews for Alpharetta    26 Reviews
Mary · Johns Creek, GA
Great city to live
Over 6 years ago

I have lived in Alpharetta for almost 6 years. Great city, professional residents, high end neighborhoods, and of course beautiful shopping centers. The example is  More

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Kim · Johns Creek, GA
Meh.
Over 6 years ago

I’ve lived in Alpharetta for 13y. I was initially excited and open-minded about living in the South. (We are from Chicago). The traffic is terrible. Urban planning  More

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Sue · Alpharetta, GA
Alpharetta, GA
Over 8 years ago

I live work and play in Alpharetta, GA. The standard of living is excellent. Housing is high end and affordable. Schools are highly rated. Amenities are top notch and  More

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Reviews for Excelsior    2 Reviews
steve · Excelsior, MN
excelsior
Over 18 years ago

great place to  More

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Madeleine · Minneapolis, MN
Close to the Twin Cities
Over 18 years ago

...but on a beautiful Lake Minnetonka, the climate is great for summer lake activities and winter lake activities like  More

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