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Ankeny, IA vs Atlanta, GA

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Highlights
- Atlanta spends 13.8% more per student than Ankeny.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 11.1% lower in Atlanta than in Ankeny. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Atlanta had 5.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Ankeny
 Ankeny, IAAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,267$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,894  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,086$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.53  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5704573
 Students per Counselor362  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.51.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock15.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.7%1.5%
Reviews for Ankeny    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

I moved to Ankeny from Southern CA in June, 2005. My immediate and lasting impression is the incredible home values here, the relatively low population density, and the  More

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Over 17 years ago

Ankeny is a great community to raise a family or to be single. The shools are wonderful and so many activities for kids and families. The weather when it is good, it  More

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Over 18 years ago

We don't call it "Ankenytopia" for nothing! This is the best town in Iowa! The schools are top-notch, the town is growing and getting more attractions. We are missing  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 2 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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