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Atlanta, GA vs Cranston, RI

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Highlights
- Cranston spends 14.4% more per student than Atlanta.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.3% lower in Cranston than in Atlanta. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Cranston had 2.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Atlanta
 Atlanta, GACranston, RIUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,605$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,100  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,362$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.8  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9134573
 Students per Counselor397  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.55.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.7%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 Cranston    6 Reviews

Cranston is a fine place to live with a great range of home prices and rents. Good schools, culture, recreation, and located close enough and far away enough from  More

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Over 16 years ago

I've lived in Rhode Island my whole life and i have something to say its one of the safest and relaxing place to live. we have one of the best education system in New  More

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Over 18 years ago

Public Transportation is scary here. The state is built for people that only own cars. There are so many places that don't have a bus line to get to. Limiting people  More

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