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Atlanta, GA vs Houma, LA

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Highlights
- Houma spends 32.6% less per student than Atlanta.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 30.7% higher in Houma than in Atlanta. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Houma had 9.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Atlanta
 Atlanta, GAHouma, LAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,963$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,100  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,131$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.8  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5254573
 Students per Counselor397  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock8.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock83.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.55.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%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 Houma    4 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I lived in Houma from 2 years of age until 61. If you love fishing, eating fried/boiled seafood, and enjoy hot humid weather, this is your town. Except for having easy  More

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Over 16 years ago

Houma has absolutely nothing to  More

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Over 17 years ago

Hot summers; significant hurricanes and tropical storms about once every 5  More

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