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Atlanta, GA vs Charlotte, NC

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Highlights
- Charlotte spends 22.5% less per student than Atlanta.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 17.5% higher in Charlotte than in Atlanta. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Charlotte had 2.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Atlanta

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 Atlanta, GACharlotte, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student$16,267$12,612$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,100$9,703$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$8,086$6,250$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.816.2116.23
 Students per Librarian57011494573
 Students per Counselor397307530
 Grade School Educ.2.3%5.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.5%5.0%6.3%
 High School Educ.92.1%89.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.6%19.2%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.5.4%7.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.55.6%45.7%33.7%
 Masters Grad.15.8%12.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.6%2.9%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree2.7%1.2%1.5%

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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 1 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 Charlotte    305 Reviews

My favorite city to live year round with 4 seasons. We love Charlotte  More

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Over 2 years ago

This city has a lot of potential, but it could use some work. For example, it seems to lack things that other cities have. And there is a lack of atmosphere and charm.  More

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Over 3 years ago

Very new transplant (~6 weeks) so first impressions and reasons why I moved here: -great year-round weather, if you don't mind humidity-- less hot in summer than TX/AZ  More

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ZIPS IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA
30331, 30318, 30311, 30315, 30316, 30310, 30324, 30314, 30305, 30309, 24 total
ZIPS IN CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA
28269, 28277, 28215, 28227, 28216, 28210, 28205, 28212, 28262, 28213, 27 total

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