2025 Compare Cities Education:
Athens, TN vs Atascadero, CA

Change Cities
Highlights
- Atascadero spends 69.6% more per student than Athens.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 33.4% higher in Atascadero than in Athens. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Atascadero had 11.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Athens
 Athens, TNAtascadero, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,908$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,105  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,298$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.65  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock162444573
 Students per Counselor385  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.22.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.9%1.5%
Reviews for Athens    2 Reviews

Hi! I live in Athens, TN but am originally from Florida. Athens, TN is a beautiful city right between Chattanooga and Knoxville. We are 2 hours from Atlanta, GA,   More

   |    Reply

Over 14 years ago

i thnik it is fine the way it  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Athens

Reviews for Atascadero    8 Reviews

Moved up here 20 years ago from coastal Southern California and we love it. Home prices are high, and wages do not keep pace, but that’s a problem for all of California.  More

   |    Reply

Over 9 years ago

Have lived on the Central Coast of California for many years, and the area is wonderful with a moderate Med climate and laid back lifestyle. Unfortunately as I near  More

   |    Reply

We moved to Atascadero in 2006 and at that time it was nice, low crime rate. Lots of places to eat and go out. BUT today 2015 is a lot different. The homeless have  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Atascadero


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.