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Atlanta, GA vs Lynchburg, VA

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Highlights
- Lynchburg spends 15.4% less per student than Atlanta.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.4% lower in Lynchburg than in Atlanta. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Lynchburg had 2.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Atlanta
 Atlanta, GALynchburg, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,762$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,100  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,572$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.8  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7834573
 Students per Counselor397  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.55.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.5%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 Lynchburg    30 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Lynchburg, VA, absolutely SUCKS. I'm a native Lynchburger. I moved away when I was 5 & came back when I was 13. These people can't drive to save their lives. They don't  More

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Over 5 years ago

There is much that I like about Lynchburg. The scenery is pretty, lots of historic architecture, well mannered Southerners. But, it is dominated by Jerry Falwell's  More

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I have lived in Lynchburg for twenty years and I am very happy  More

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