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Jamesburg, NJ vs Atlanta, GA

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Highlights
- Atlanta spends 25.9% less per student than Jamesburg.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 13.4% higher in Atlanta than in Jamesburg. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Atlanta had 3.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Jamesburg
 Jamesburg, NJAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,267$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$19,112  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,086$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.17  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5704573
 Students per Counselor339  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.14.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.36.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock15.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.7%1.5%
Reviews for Jamesburg    2 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Lived here 23 years after moving from NYC... very similar climates... Hot & Humid summers... nice fall days.. cold and wet or snowy winters.. if you like 4 distinct  More

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Over 19 years ago

I am very allergic to trees. Tree pollen seems to be bad here most years. I am looking for a better place to live, specifially looking to avoid tree  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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