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Gurnee, IL vs Atlanta, GA

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Highlights
- Atlanta spends 33.4% less per student than Gurnee.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 1.8% higher in Atlanta than in Gurnee. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Atlanta had 3.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Gurnee

Education
 Gurnee, ILAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Expend. per Student$24,440$16,267$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$20,875$14,100$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$12,628$8,086$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.5613.816.23
 Students per Librarian10055704573
 Students per Counselor592397530
 Grade School Educ.1.8%2.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.3%5.5%6.3%
 High School Educ.95.8%92.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.6%13.6%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.9.0%5.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.53.4%55.6%33.7%
 Masters Grad.16.7%15.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.2%5.6%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.7%2.7%1.5%

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Reviews for Gurnee    2 Reviews

We moved here four years ago from Evanston, IL and I have to say it's been the worst experience of my life. The people here are closed minded, rude, homophobic, racist.  More

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Gurnee is a relatively new community. Incorporated in 1927, it remained a primarily rural, small town until the 1970's. It was at about this time that the growth and  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 1 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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