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Atlanta, GA vs Punta Gorda, FL

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- Punta Gorda spends 27.0% less per student than Atlanta.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 29.4% higher in Punta Gorda than in Atlanta. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Punta Gorda had 4.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Atlanta
 Atlanta, GAPunta Gorda, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,876$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,100  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,082$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.8  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6834573
 Students per Counselor397  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.55.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%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 Punta Gorda    15 Reviews

When we were visiting different cities in Florida, we quickly realised that Punta Gorda is the friendliest gulf coast town in south Florida BY FAR! My wife and I bought  More

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I haven't lived in Punta Gorda, so I'm not sure about every nook and cranny of the place, however I did visit for about a month during the winter and about another 2  More

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Over 8 years ago

We have lived here for six years and enjoy it very much. One gets used to the summers but they are uncomfortable. The fishing is pretty good - used to be much better.  More

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