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Atlanta, GA vs LaGrange, GA

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- LaGrange spends 18.0% less per student than Atlanta.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 7.2% higher in LaGrange than in Atlanta. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- LaGrange had 7.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Atlanta
 Atlanta, GALaGrange, GAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,343$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,100  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,416$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.8  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5814573
 Students per Counselor397  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock84.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.55.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.2%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 Lagrange    7 Reviews

I have lived in LaGrange my entire life and it has so much to offer for a town of its size! We have a rich culture that offers music, art, food, education and recreation  More

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Over 10 years ago

LaGrange is a beautiful southern city with many more amenities than one would expect for a relatively small town.  More

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Over 15 years ago

QUITE, RURAL, LOTS OF CULTURAL EVENTS, A LARGE LAKE, OUT OF "TRAFFIC" BUT CLOSE TO A TOWN WITH LOTS OF SHOPPING, 1 HOUR TO ATLANTA AIRPORT, DAILY TRANSIT TO ATLANTA  More

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