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Atlanta, GA vs Tempe, AZ

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Highlights
- Tempe spends 35.1% less per student than Atlanta.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 32.2% higher in Tempe than in Atlanta. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Tempe had 1.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Atlanta

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 Atlanta, GATempe, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student$16,267$10,564$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,100$8,653$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$8,086$4,810$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.818.2416.23
 Students per Librarian57023484573
 Students per Counselor397718530
 Grade School Educ.2.3%2.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.5%4.3%6.3%
 High School Educ.92.1%93.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.6%23.0%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.5.4%7.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.55.6%47.6%33.7%
 Masters Grad.15.8%14.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.6%2.5%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree2.7%3.5%1.5%

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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 1 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 Tempe    21 Reviews

Tempe is a small city that definitely has nice areas, nice weather, the people are always good, and it is home of ASU. The Tempe town council has done a good job towards  More

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Over 10 years ago

Lived in Arizona 55 yrs Phoenix /Tempe lost my job and got a offer to keep my job but had to move Fall River MA. I will take the heat over days of cold anytime . January  More

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Over 12 years ago

I love the sun, but this area is 110+ from May through November! Each year the hot weather gets hotter and the season gets longer. And it doesn't matter that there is  More

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ZIPS IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA
30331, 30318, 30311, 30315, 30316, 30310, 30324, 30314, 30305, 30309, 24 total
ZIPS IN TEMPE, ARIZONA
85281 85282 85283 85284

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