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Indianapolis, IN vs Atlanta, GA

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Highlights
- Atlanta spends 12.2% more per student than Indianapolis.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 22.1% lower in Atlanta than in Indianapolis. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Atlanta had 6.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Indianapolis

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 Indianapolis, INAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Expend. per Student$14,503$16,267$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,754$14,100$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$6,672$8,086$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.7113.816.23
 Students per Librarian9315704573
 Students per Counselor613397530
 Grade School Educ.4.8%2.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.5%5.5%6.3%
 High School Educ.86.7%92.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.8%13.6%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.7.6%5.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.32.9%55.6%33.7%
 Masters Grad.8.2%15.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%5.6%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.2%2.7%1.5%

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Reviews for Indianapolis    153 Reviews

No car? This city is built for cars. Not friendly to pedestrians; the lack of sidewalks is confounding. Public transportation is limited, with a "spoke wheel" layout  More

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Over 3 years ago

This is a response to another review, but everything I say here is true and I have been a lifelong Indy resident and feel this needs said. The only factual part is  More

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Over 3 years ago

Housing is overpriced unless you want to live in a **** hole with cockroaches, mold, cars broken into. There's way too many potholes. Theres a deadly shooting everyday.  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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ZIPS IN INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA
46254, 46237, 46203, 46222, 46220, 46217, 46235, 46241, 46201, 46234, 27 total
ZIPS IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA
30331, 30318, 30311, 30315, 30316, 30310, 30324, 30314, 30305, 30309, 24 total

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