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Belen, NM vs Atlanta, GA

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Highlights
- Atlanta spends 40.9% more per student than Belen.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 19.7% lower in Atlanta than in Belen. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Atlanta had 12.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Belen
 Belen, NMAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,267$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,119  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,086$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.18  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5704573
 Students per Counselor398  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.17.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock15.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.7%1.5%
Reviews for Belen    1 Reviews

I've lived here my entire life and I must say it's the only place I want to be my entire life as I am not exaggerating when I say that this place is heaven on Earth. The  More

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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 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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