2024 Compare Cities Education:
Atlanta, GA vs Gig Harbor, WA

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Highlights
- Gig Harbor spends 12.9% more per student than Atlanta.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 35.4% higher in Gig Harbor than in Atlanta. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Gig Harbor had 4.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Atlanta
 Atlanta, GAGig Harbor, WAUnited States
 Expend. per Student$16,267$18,363$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,100$14,056$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$8,086$7,966$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.818.6816.23
 Students per Librarian57011394573
 Students per Counselor397441530
 Grade School Educ.2.3%0.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.5%3.6%6.3%
 High School Educ.92.1%95.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.6%21.5%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.5.4%13.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.55.6%47.9%33.7%
 Masters Grad.15.8%12.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.6%5.9%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree2.7%4.7%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 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 Gig Harbor    18 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Moved from Chicago and never regretted it for a moment. Live out in the country, Key Peninsula, and love the country lifestyle. Surrounded by beauty and never have grown  More

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Over 5 years ago

Beautiful city to  More

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Over 6 years ago

I’ve lived here for five months. I’m 66 years old and this has been the nicest summer of my entire life. It’s been beautiful every single day. I live out on key  More

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