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Alpharetta, GA vs Fuquay-Varina, NC

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Highlights
- Fuquay-Varina spends 28.6% less per student than Alpharetta.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.5% higher in Fuquay-Varina than in Alpharetta. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Fuquay-Varina had 3.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Alpharetta

Education
 Alpharetta, GAFuquay-Varina, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student$16,267$11,618$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,100$9,531$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$8,086$6,316$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.815.1116.23
 Students per Librarian5708294573
 Students per Counselor397300530
 Grade School Educ.1.6%2.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.6%4.0%6.3%
 High School Educ.96.7%93.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.12.9%17.7%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.4.8%11.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.70.5%47.1%33.7%
 Masters Grad.21.9%10.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.2%1.6%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree2.4%1.1%1.5%

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Reviews for Alpharetta    26 Reviews

Over 5 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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Over 5 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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Over 7 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 Fuquay-Varina    4 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Do not ever make the mistake of moving to Wake County, NC. The rudest, unfriendliest people ever. Bad drivers, constant horn blowing unlike anywhere I have ever  More

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I am a local Real Estate Broker and Owner of Wray Realty (www.Triangle-NC.com) I grew up in the Bustling Triangle area. I have lived in Raleigh, Garner, Apex, and Now  More

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Over 18 years ago

I live in the heart of North  More

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ZIPS IN ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA
30005 30009
ZIPS IN FUQUAY-VARINA, NORTH CAROLINA
27526 27592

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