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Atlanta, GA vs Lubbock, TX

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Highlights
- Lubbock spends 23.4% less per student than Atlanta.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.5% higher in Lubbock than in Atlanta. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Lubbock had 4.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Atlanta
 Atlanta, GALubbock, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,453$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,100  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,056$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.8  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5624573
 Students per Counselor397  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.55.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.4%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 Lubbock    28 Reviews

Just wondering if anyone can give me some suggestions? I plan on retiring in Lubbock,Texas. I plan on renting. Where would be the best area for my family to live? What  More

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Sad to learn how dangerous this West Texas town has become. Completely, over taken with Down trodden people who have little. Burglaries happen hourly at a ridiculous  More

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I was born and raised in Lubbock. More or less,I spent about 30 years of my life there. I will start with the positive. It is a well established and well built city with  More

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