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Atlanta, GA vs Selma, AL

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Highlights
- Selma spends 22.7% less per student than Atlanta.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 37.9% higher in Selma than in Atlanta. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Selma had 5.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Atlanta
 Atlanta, GASelma, ALUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,580$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,100  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,441$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.8  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock2934573
 Students per Counselor397  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.55.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%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 Selma    3 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Really a pit of horrid. This place is so racist. I would not recommend for anyone. White folks should stay away it’s not  More

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Over 7 years ago

Awful place to live it’s boring, nothing going on here at  More

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Over 17 years ago

Selma isn't the place for me, but it does have a lot to offer. There is enormous amounts of history in Selma. Being the mother of three, I don't think it such a great  More

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