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Atlanta, GA vs Laguna Niguel, CA

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- Laguna Niguel spends 6.1% less per student than Atlanta.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 68.2% higher in Laguna Niguel than in Atlanta. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Laguna Niguel had 3.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Atlanta
 Atlanta, GALaguna Niguel, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,277$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,100  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,037$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.8  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock163834573
 Students per Counselor397  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.55.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock15.0%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 Laguna Niguel    19 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I have lived in Laguna Niguel for over 20 years. After living in many of the surrounding cities, I found Laguna Niguel to be more laid back making it the perfect area  More

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This is, we think, a wonderful place to live. Friendly people, convenient to shopping, restaurants, beaches, etc. Weather is mild and beautiful. Everything is clean and  More

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Over 7 years ago

ANYONE THINKING ABOUT MOVING TO LAGUNA NIGUEL HAD BETTER RETHINK THEIR DECISION IF IT IS UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE LAGUNA KNOWLS H.O.A. IT IS THE MOST RACIALLY  More

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