2025 Compare Cities Education:
Atlanta, GA vs San Diego, CA

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Highlights
- San Diego spends 0.6% more per student than Atlanta.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 64.1% higher in San Diego than in Atlanta. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- San Diego had 3.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Atlanta
 Atlanta, GASan Diego, 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.  Unlock5.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.55.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.4%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 San Diego    319 Reviews

I have lived in San Diego for more than half my life (I am 30) and love it. It has something for everyone and more from arts, to sporting events, and all cuisine is  More

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The only real knock again San Diego is the cost of living, but it is paradise compared to most cities of similar size. Those who complain about the traffic here or say  More

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I have lived in San Diego since 1968 and I am now almost 62 years old. I love San Diego, I really do. But it has become so crowded and so expensive over the years. It  More

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