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Apex, NC vs Alpharetta, GA

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Highlights
- Alpharetta spends 40.0% more per student than Apex.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 8.7% lower in Alpharetta than in Apex. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Alpharetta had 1.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Apex

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 Apex, NCAlpharetta, GAUnited States
 Expend. per Student$11,618$16,267$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,531$14,100$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$6,316$8,086$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.1113.816.23
 Students per Librarian8295704573
 Students per Counselor300397530
 Grade School Educ.0.6%1.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.2%1.6%6.3%
 High School Educ.98.2%96.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.6%12.9%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.10.5%4.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.64.4%70.5%33.7%
 Masters Grad.21.9%21.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.4%5.2%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree2.2%2.4%1.5%

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Reviews for Apex    11 Reviews

We moved here from western NY last year. It was hard to leave a solid school system, a house almost paid for, with a yard, and NO HOA. However, jobs were just not there  More

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Over 10 years ago

My introduction to Apex, NC came in July 2009 I was on my way to Florida. On the third day, plans changed due to friend's vehicle malfunction. I stayed in Apex for 9  More

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Over 13 years ago

Apex has a small town atmosphere, but is convenient to the Research Triangle area of North  More

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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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ZIPS IN APEX, NORTH CAROLINA
27502 27539 27523 27562
ZIPS IN ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA
30005 30009

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