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Arlington, TX vs Alpharetta, GA

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Highlights
- Alpharetta spends 19.2% more per student than Arlington.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.1% lower in Alpharetta than in Arlington. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Alpharetta had 13.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Arlington

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 Arlington, TXAlpharetta, GAUnited States
 Expend. per Student$13,644$16,267$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,823$14,100$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$5,972$8,086$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.6913.816.23
 Students per Librarian8895704573
 Students per Counselor365397530
 Grade School Educ.7.0%1.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.6%1.6%6.3%
 High School Educ.85.4%96.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.4%12.9%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.7.8%4.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.7%70.5%33.7%
 Masters Grad.8.2%21.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.2%5.2%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.2%2.4%1.5%

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Reviews for Arlington    34 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Great proximity to both Dallas and Ft Worth. Good selection of restaurants. Nice neighborhoods with beautiful oaks and rolling hills. Close to 6 Flags, Dallas Cowboys  More

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Over 6 years ago

I’ve lived in Arlington since 1976. It is now nothing but apartment complexes for as far as you can see and they are mostly section 8. Crime is out of control. We are  More

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Over 7 years ago

If you have a good car you can travel to the cities bordering Arlington (within 15 miles) and pay their non-citizen fees and use their very nice senior facilities.   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 ARLINGTON, TEXAS
76010, 76017, 76002, 76014, 76013, 76001, 76018, 76016, 76012, 76006, 12 total
ZIPS IN ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA
30005 30009

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