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Atlanta, GA vs Frederick, MD

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- Frederick spends 0.3% less per student than Atlanta.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 13.4% higher in Frederick than in Atlanta. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Frederick had 2.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Atlanta
 Atlanta, GAFrederick, MDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,215$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,100  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,770$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.8  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7354573
 Students per Counselor397  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.55.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock13.9%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 Frederick    19 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I have been here 28 years,working in D.C with 3-4 hour commute ,one highway only to travel.Traffic is awful 24-7.Abandoned shopping centers for 10-15 years,& other  More

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Company with the most  More

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Over 11 years ago

Crime seems to be pretty low here. Police do an excellent  More

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