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Atlanta, GA vs Ocean City, NJ

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Highlights
- Ocean City spends 61.1% more per student than Atlanta.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 25.0% lower in Ocean City than in Atlanta. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ocean City had 5.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Atlanta

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 Atlanta, GAOcean City, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student$16,267$26,202$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,100$21,850$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$8,086$12,913$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.810.3516.23
 Students per Librarian5708284573
 Students per Counselor397282530
 Grade School Educ.2.3%1.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.5%1.5%6.3%
 High School Educ.92.1%96.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.6%13.8%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.5.4%5.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.55.6%54.0%33.7%
 Masters Grad.15.8%15.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.6%5.6%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree2.7%1.3%1.5%

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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 1 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 Ocean City    3 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

I've spent many summers in OC since the 1970s. It's a wonderful family town...a dry town! No alcohol sales, no bars! Long boardwalk with 2 amusement parks, a water  More

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I adore OC. I live 6 blocks from the beach, 2 from the bay. Beautiful scenery. Peaceful surroundings. Summer resort time is a little hectic, but fun. Winters are  More

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Over 18 years ago

I have summered or lived in Ocean City, NJ since I was born 41 years ago. Change, change, change is the common theme in this city. One constant is safe, family fun! The  More

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ZIPS IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA
30331, 30318, 30311, 30315, 30316, 30310, 30324, 30314, 30305, 30309, 24 total
ZIPS IN OCEAN CITY, NEW JERSEY
08226

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