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Atlanta, GA vs Helena, MT

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Highlights
- Helena spends 5.7% less per student than Atlanta.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.5% higher in Helena than in Atlanta. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Helena had 4.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Atlanta
 Atlanta, GAHelena, MTUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,339$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,100  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,341$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.8  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4214573
 Students per Counselor397  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.55.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock14.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.9%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 Helena    17 Reviews

I spent 6 months living on a ranch in the Helena valley. This was during the population boom Montana experienced after covid. Helena has some great mountain biking  More

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Over 3 years ago

We transplanted from Southern California 3 years ago and have never looked back! Living in the small unincorporated town of York Montana located in the Helena nation  More

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Over 5 years ago

I lived here for 16 years. It is a great place to grow  More

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