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Atlanta, GA vs Pigeon Forge, TN

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- Pigeon Forge spends 24.2% less per student than Atlanta.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.6% higher in Pigeon Forge than in Atlanta. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Pigeon Forge had 20.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Atlanta
 Atlanta, GAPigeon Forge, TNUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,328$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,100  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,468$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.8  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3124573
 Students per Counselor397  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock12.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock73.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock3.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.55.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock1.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.0%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 Pigeon Forge    2 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Howdy to all in TN we are planning on moving to the Pigeon Forge area in the next year or so. We are looking for a 3 bd house, but was wondering what the cost of living  More

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Over 17 years ago

I have lived in Pigeon Forge, Tn. for 11 years. This is a great place to live. The beautiful Smoky Mountains National Park is just 5 miles away and Pigeon Forge is  More

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