2025 Compare Cities Education:
Charlotte, NC vs Atlanta, GA

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Highlights
- Atlanta spends 29.0% more per student than Charlotte.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 14.9% lower in Atlanta than in Charlotte. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Atlanta had 2.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Charlotte
 Charlotte, NCAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,267$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,703  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,086$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.21  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5704573
 Students per Counselor307  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.45.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock15.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.7%1.5%
Reviews for Charlotte    305 Reviews

My favorite city to live year round with 4 seasons. We love Charlotte  More

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Over 3 years ago

This city has a lot of potential, but it could use some work. For example, it seems to lack things that other cities have. And there is a lack of atmosphere and charm.  More

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Over 4 years ago

Very new transplant (~6 weeks) so first impressions and reasons why I moved here: -great year-round weather, if you don't mind humidity-- less hot in summer than TX/AZ  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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