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Atlanta, GA vs Garden City, NY

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Highlights
- Garden City spends 92.5% more per student than Atlanta.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 12.6% lower in Garden City than in Atlanta. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Garden City had 4.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Atlanta

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 Atlanta, GAGarden City, NYUnited States
 Expend. per Student$16,267$31,321$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,100$27,824$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$8,086$18,368$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.812.0616.23
 Students per Librarian5709794573
 Students per Counselor397358530
 Grade School Educ.2.3%0.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.5%2.7%6.3%
 High School Educ.92.1%96.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.6%7.5%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.5.4%5.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.55.6%73.8%33.7%
 Masters Grad.15.8%20.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.6%12.4%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree2.7%4.0%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 Garden City    2 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Expensive, pretty, good commute to New York  More

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Over 17 years ago

Bus and railroad service is excellent. However, there is too much traffic. Travelling across town takes at least 15 minutes during off peak hours. Around noon and six  More

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ZIPS IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA
30331, 30318, 30311, 30315, 30316, 30310, 30324, 30314, 30305, 30309, 24 total
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