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Columbus, MS vs Young Harris, GA

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Highlights
- Young Harris spends 81.8% more per student than Columbus.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 18.1% lower in Young Harris than in Columbus. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Young Harris had 10.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Columbus
 Columbus, MSYoung Harris, GAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$19,645$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,214  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,193$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.98  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock2564573
 Students per Counselor323  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock27.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.24.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.1%1.5%
Reviews for Columbus    8 Reviews

Born and rased in Columbus, MS and I love MY City!!! Shopping is not as good as larger cities but you can find some Great shopping places for good prices. Dinning... We  More

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Over 14 years ago

I've lived in Columbus for a little while, having moved from a larger metro. If not for the lack of quality entertainment, the low general quality of people, the  More

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Over 16 years ago

I had the misfortunate of being born in Columbus,MS. I hated it my whole life and couldn't wait to get out of it. I left as soon as I was old enough to get married. I  More

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Reviews for Young Harris    1 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Ideal small town on Lake Chatuge in North Georgia Resort Adventure Area. Spectacular views of Brasstown Bald, numerous balds and ridgelines. Home to hiking, fishing,  More

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