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Atlanta, GA vs Great Neck, NY

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Highlights
- Great Neck spends 92.5% more per student than Atlanta.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 12.6% lower in Great Neck than in Atlanta. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Great Neck had 0.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Atlanta
 Atlanta, GAGreat Neck, NYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$31,321$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,100  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,368$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.8  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9794573
 Students per Counselor397  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.55.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock16.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.3%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 Great Neck    3 Reviews

I basically grew up in Great Neck from ages 7 through 23. My thoughts are as follows. Yes you should be concerned about the quality of the water. My family spent plenty  More

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Over 14 years ago

Great School System and Park  More

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Over 18 years ago

Great community,terrific park system with pools,tennis courts and summer entertainment; 30 minutes to Manhattan by LIRR, universities and colleges within easy driving  More

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