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Gainesville, GA vs Lafayette, CO

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- Lafayette spends 37.9% more per student than Gainesville.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 17.3% higher in Lafayette than in Gainesville. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Lafayette had 25.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Gainesville
 Gainesville, GALafayette, COUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,153$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,001  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,939$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.59  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6194573
 Students per Counselor521  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.26.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock16.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.6%1.5%
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Reviews for Gainesville    6 Reviews
theo · Gainesville, GA
inflated self-assessment
Over 10 years ago

Don't know if it is the proximity to Atlanta that keeps prices high or the rural/frugal thinking that keeps housing opportunities at a minimum, but after living here for  More

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phillip · Gainesville, GA
Good place to live move to Gainesville,Ga.
Over 13 years ago

I moved to Gainesville,Ga in 2010 from NYC and I have found it's a great place to raise your childrens and a good quality of life.It's a good place to live. Gainesville  More

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Charles · Gainesville, GA
Great Place
Over 16 years ago

This is a great place to live if you like the country feel and enjoy all 4 seasons. Nice people and lots to  More

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Reviews for Lafayette    2 Reviews
Neil · Vancouver, WA
An okay area with access to much more
Over 4 years ago

The City of Lafayette is trying to be attractive and desirable, so that's something. Being on the outskirts of Boulder and metro Denver has the benefits of quick access  More

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tabby · Lafayette, CO
300 days of sunshine and outdoor lover's paradise
Over 14 years ago

can't say enough good things about Lafayette - it is next to Louisville CO which has been voted the best place to live by Money Magazine.   More

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