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Atlanta, GA vs Jackson, MI

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Highlights
- Jackson spends 19.7% less per student than Atlanta.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 28.7% higher in Jackson than in Atlanta. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Jackson had 5.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Atlanta
 Atlanta, GAJackson, MIUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,058$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,100  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,938$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.8  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10454573
 Students per Counselor397  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.55.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.5%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 Jackson    33 Reviews

I lived in Jackson for a long time I lived on 1st and 3rd Street right over by Frank's party store before that b**** burnt down. My dad and I would sit out on the front  More

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Over 6 years ago

I spent 20 years of my life fighting for freedom only to buy a second home in Jackson, biggest mistake of my life, and have the rights I fought for take away by a  More

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Never never ever move to this town! I was born there, grew up around there, made the tragic mistake of moving back there once and will never ever set foot there again!  More

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