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Harrisburg, PA vs Atascadero, CA

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Highlights
- Atascadero spends 10.3% less per student than Harrisburg.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 31.8% higher in Atascadero than in Harrisburg. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Atascadero had 15.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Harrisburg
 Harrisburg, PAAtascadero, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,908$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,386  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,298$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.84  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock162444573
 Students per Counselor390  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.11.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.22.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.9%1.5%
Reviews for Harrisburg    23 Reviews

I wouldn't recommend Harrisburg. I currently live here, but I'm moving to Lancaster in a month. The problem with Harrisburg is that many long-term residents often refer  More

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Over 8 years ago

I moved to Harrisburg right after college and have been here for about 6 years now. This city is OK. Downtown has some nicer restaurants, but still has just as many  More

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Having lived here many years I've noticed that some people are very nice but most won't give you the time of day.Due to many years of "lifetime" politicians, the city is  More

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Reviews for Atascadero    8 Reviews

Moved up here 20 years ago from coastal Southern California and we love it. Home prices are high, and wages do not keep pace, but that’s a problem for all of California.  More

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Over 9 years ago

Have lived on the Central Coast of California for many years, and the area is wonderful with a moderate Med climate and laid back lifestyle. Unfortunately as I near  More

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We moved to Atascadero in 2006 and at that time it was nice, low crime rate. Lots of places to eat and go out. BUT today 2015 is a lot different. The homeless have  More

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