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Atlanta, GA vs Cerritos, CA

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Highlights
- Cerritos spends 7.1% more per student than Atlanta.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 58.4% higher in Cerritos than in Atlanta. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Cerritos had 2.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Atlanta
 Atlanta, GACerritos, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,429$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,100  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,492$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.8  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock65654573
 Students per Counselor397  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.55.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock13.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.3%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 Cerritos    5 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

cerritos offers an extensive menu of recreational and cultural activities....to a citizen population that is very  More

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I grew up in Cerritos when it was still a dairy farming area and new housing tracts were starting to be built, back in the early 70s. I saw firsthand how the area had  More

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Over 18 years ago

Cerritos is an outstanding place to raise a family. The city is very well maintained. The city makes sure that homes have well kept exteriors. The parks are great. The  More

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