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Farmers Branch, TX vs Alpharetta, GA

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- Alpharetta spends 23.5% more per student than Farmers Branch.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 8.1% lower in Alpharetta than in Farmers Branch. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Alpharetta had 15.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Farmers Branch
 Farmers Branch, TXAlpharetta, GAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,267$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,291  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,086$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.01  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5704573
 Students per Counselor361  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.42.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock21.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.4%1.5%
Reviews for Farmers Branch    4 Reviews

Lived along Webb Chapel/Valley View area, nice house, property taxes out of control but the biggest danger is the speeding up and down Webb Chapel/ Josey/Valley View,   More

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Over 6 years ago

I have lived in Farmers Branch for two years. The amenities include a recreation and fitness center, a water park, a dog park, a farmers market, holiday celebrations, a  More

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This city is unbelievable. Farmers Branch can care less about human beings who were not born in the USA. They are people just like us who wants a chance at a better life  More

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Reviews for Alpharetta    26 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I have lived in Alpharetta for almost 6 years. Great city, professional residents, high end neighborhoods, and of course beautiful shopping centers. The example is  More

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Over 6 years ago

I’ve lived in Alpharetta for 13y. I was initially excited and open-minded about living in the South. (We are from Chicago). The traffic is terrible. Urban planning  More

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Over 8 years ago

I live work and play in Alpharetta, GA. The standard of living is excellent. Housing is high end and affordable. Schools are highly rated. Amenities are top notch and  More

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