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Atlanta, GA vs Poway, CA

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- Poway spends 0.6% more per student than Atlanta.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 64.1% higher in Poway than in Atlanta. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Poway had 0.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Atlanta
 Atlanta, GAPoway, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,358$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,100  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,084$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.8  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock187444573
 Students per Counselor397  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.55.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock15.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.7%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 Poway    10 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Poway is a great place to live. People are friendly, neighbors watch out for each other. Great trails, beautiful views. Love to hear the birds. Family oriented. Yes  More

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Over 5 years ago

Moved here 37 years ago and love the birds singing in the morning, minimal traffic noise, and convenience to Carmel Mountain Ranch for shopping. Easy access to the  More

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I've lived here for 30 years. Back 30 years ago it was great. Small town, friendly people, etc. NOW Traffic is pretty bad but still better than most of SD county. I'm  More

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