2025 Compare Cities Education:
Atlanta, GA vs Palmetto, FL

Change Cities
Highlights
- Palmetto spends 25.8% less per student than Atlanta.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 24.3% higher in Palmetto than in Atlanta. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Palmetto had 9.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Atlanta
 Atlanta, GAPalmetto, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,076$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,100  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,291$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.8  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9484573
 Students per Counselor397  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock83.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.55.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.3%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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Atlanta

Reviews for Palmetto    3 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Best bet for Florida living is newer bedroom communities. Closer to inland parks for canoe and kayak, but a quick drive to the shore. There's not a safe city in the  More

   |    Reply

I am a 40yr old single female who moved to Palmetto about 6 years ago. Since I have been here, I have seen the change in the town. Despite a bad economy, Palmetto  More

   |    Reply

Over 18 years ago

My husband and I are moving from this area because the schools are more than poor. With almost no after school activites or diverse educational choices. If you child  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Palmetto


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.