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Atlanta, GA vs Ardmore, PA

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- Ardmore spends 40.5% more per student than Atlanta.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.7% lower in Ardmore than in Atlanta. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ardmore had 5.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Atlanta
 Atlanta, GAArdmore, PAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$22,858$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,100  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,188$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.8  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4234573
 Students per Counselor397  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock3.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.55.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock22.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock5.5%1.5%
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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Reviews for Ardmore    3 Reviews

Joe · 

I live in wynnewood. Everyone is up tight, in a hurry, rude. You cant get very far from major roads (lancaster ave montgomery) so air is unhealthy. Did you notice water  More

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Over 18 years ago

We are within walking distance to a great small town shopping area (Suburban Square), public transportation, and a great night life. I enjoy the public parks, the access  More

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Over 19 years ago

Ardmore is a town with many Christian churches and at least one elementary school for Jewish children. With its racially diverse population, Ardmore has a variety of  More

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