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Carrollton, GA vs Ames, IA

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- Ames spends 49.1% more per student than Carrollton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 8.1% lower in Ames than in Carrollton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ames had 13.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Carrollton
 Carrollton, GAAmes, IAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,979$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,560  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,158$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6004573
 Students per Counselor418  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock17.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock9.7%1.5%
Reviews for Carrollton    3 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Many people who were raised here actually think it is a great place. College kids complain it is boring. Southwire employees are happy they've got jobs. UWG  More

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Over 15 years ago

Carrollton is the epitome of 'below average'. It is a college town severely lacking in decent restaurants, (besides the obligatory Ruby Tuesdays and Applebee's)  More

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Over 19 years ago

How is the Education in CArrolton,  More

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Reviews for Ames    12 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Hello, I am in San Jose Ca, but am seriously thinking of moving somewhere much slower for a better quality of living. I've just turned 59, so I'm kinda preparing for  More

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Over 13 years ago

Like every other city Ames has both good and bad points. The good points are: low cost of living, very friendly people, lots of outdoor activities and quite a few events  More

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Ames enjoys a high quality of life at a very affordable cost, substantially lower than many other communities. The presence of Iowa State University, a large (28,000  More

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