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Atlanta, GA vs Spencer, IA

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- Spencer spends 9.0% less per student than Atlanta.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 14.2% higher in Spencer than in Atlanta. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Spencer had 4.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Atlanta
 Atlanta, GASpencer, IAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,806$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,100  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,648$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.8  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock11604573
 Students per Counselor397  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock13.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.55.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.3%1.5%
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Reviews for Atlanta    318 Reviews
Jasmine · Yonkers, NY
Great Culture and Food, but bad Traffic
Over 1 years ago

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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Sarah · Tucker, GA
Totally Underrated, great city for young people
Over 1 years ago

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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Ryan · Atlanta, GA
It's really not that bad
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 Spencer    2 Reviews
bp · Portland, OR
Perfect summers, the worst winters
Over 3 years ago

The summers in Spencer are magical. Fireflies, perfect weather, and beautiful lakes nearby. Everything here grows like a dream. Just plant it and it will grow without  More

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KATHY  · Rio Rancho, NM
Politics
Over 15 years ago

Could use a few more democrats just to spice it up.  More

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