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Atlanta, GA vs Carrollton, GA

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Highlights
- Carrollton spends 30.0% less per student than Atlanta.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 15.9% higher in Carrollton than in Atlanta. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Carrollton had 7.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Atlanta
 Atlanta, GACarrollton, GAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,385$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,100  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,503$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.8  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6924573
 Students per Counselor397  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock85.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.55.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.9%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 Carrollton    3 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Many people who were raised here actually think it is a great place. College kids complain it is boring. Southwire employees are happy they've got jobs. UWG  More

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Over 15 years ago

Carrollton is the epitome of 'below average'. It is a college town severely lacking in decent restaurants, (besides the obligatory Ruby Tuesdays and Applebee's)  More

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Over 19 years ago

How is the Education in CArrolton,  More

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