2025 Compare Cities Education:
Alpharetta, GA vs Hamilton, OH

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Highlights
- Hamilton spends 24.5% less per student than Alpharetta.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 46.7% higher in Hamilton than in Alpharetta. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Hamilton had 10.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Alpharetta
 Alpharetta, GAHamilton, OHUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,289$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,100  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,530$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.8  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10454573
 Students per Counselor397  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.12.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.70.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.5%1.5%
Reviews for Alpharetta    26 Reviews

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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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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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 Hamilton    10 Reviews

Hamilton is like an Island, a little lost in time and separated from the surrounding world. There is a reason why people who don't live there call Hamilton Hamiltucky.  More

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Over 11 years ago

I've lived in Hamilton most of my life, and I must say that I have enjoyed watching the progress over the last couple of years. The new amphitheater along the river was  More

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Over 11 years ago

We LOVE living in Hamilton! We have lived in town since 2009 and enjoy all that the city has to offer. Great sculptures all over town. Its no wonder they call it the  More

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