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Hastings, MI vs Atlanta, GA

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- Atlanta spends 29.2% more per student than Hastings.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 23.4% lower in Atlanta than in Hastings. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Atlanta had 2.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Hastings
 Hastings, MIAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,267$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,106  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,086$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.02  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5704573
 Students per Counselor574  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.26.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock15.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.7%1.5%
Reviews for Hastings    3 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

It has a very home town feeling. You feel safe walking down the street. People still smile and acknowledge you. We lived there for 3 years. We thoroughly enjoyed it the  More

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Over 12 years ago

Hastings/Barry County is the hidden gem of the Midwest. Dense pine forests, beautiful lakes, wildlife...turkey, deer, horses, can be seen while driving along the  More

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it's somewhat nice, it's expanding with Super Walmart and Meijers moving nearby town within the next few years.(Good for minimum wage workers). Although since it has  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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