2025 Compare Cities Education:
Hammond, IN vs Atlanta, GA

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Highlights
- Atlanta spends 24.6% more per student than Hammond.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 18.8% lower in Atlanta than in Hammond. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Atlanta had 10.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Hammond
 Hammond, INAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,267$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,391  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,086$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.99  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5704573
 Students per Counselor674  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.13.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock15.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.7%1.5%
Reviews for Hammond    3 Reviews

I am a resident of the area, has been my entire life. Growing up there were parts where I was nearly ashamed to be part of this community especially in the early2000's.  More

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Over 17 years ago

Hammond Indiana is within easy commute to Chicago and the Downtown area either by car or train, offering you all the advantages of city living, but not at the city cost.  More

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Over 19 years ago

I've never lived anywhere else, but have traveled to many U. S. cities. Hammond is an average (okay, maybe less than average city). Housing is affordable, although taxes  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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