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Atlanta, GA vs Westlake, OH

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Highlights
- Westlake spends 24.0% more per student than Atlanta.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 28.3% higher in Westlake than in Atlanta. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Westlake had 4.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Atlanta
 Atlanta, GAWestlake, OHUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$20,172$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,100  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,106$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.8  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8434573
 Students per Counselor397  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.4%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.  Unlock7.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.55.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock14.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.6%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 Westlake    4 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

I have been living in Westlake for over 5 years and I absolutely love it! Crocker Park is a wonderful place to hang out with the family and pets and there are great  More

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Over 19 years ago

people are a little stodgy and snobbish and taxes are definitely NOT low. You get taxed for everything, including double-taxed for working in another community (i.e.  More

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Over 20 years ago

I am a Southerner, but the best years of my life were in Westlake. The Cleveland Metroparks are tops.   More

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