2025 Compare Cities Education:
Cape Elizabeth, ME vs Atlanta, GA

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Highlights
- Atlanta spends 8.6% less per student than Cape Elizabeth.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 20.6% higher in Atlanta than in Cape Elizabeth. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Atlanta had 7.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Cape Elizabeth
 Cape Elizabeth, MEAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,267$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$16,112  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,086$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.44  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5704573
 Students per Counselor265  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.7.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.76.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock15.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree12.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.7%1.5%
Reviews for Cape Elizabeth    2 Reviews

Cape Elizabeth is a lovely town, right on the Maine shoreline, and just outside the city of Portland. If you love nature and the outdoors, you will love Cape Elizabeth.  More

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Over 13 years ago

Moved to CE in 2007 and find it to be very beautiful seacoast town that includes farms, Maine coast views, great seafood and local produce, and a homey feel. The local  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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