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Jefferson, GA vs LaFayette, GA

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Highlights
- LaFayette spends 7.3% less per student than Jefferson.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.9% lower in LaFayette than in Jefferson. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- LaFayette had 6.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Jefferson
 Jefferson, GALaFayette, GAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,354$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,715  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,551$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.4  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4994573
 Students per Counselor534  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock82.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.32.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock2.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.4%1.5%
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Reviews for Lafayette    2 Reviews

Moved here to retire. Housing prices and taxes are reasonable. Close to Chattanooga and not far from Atlanta. Beautiful area with hills. Met several people from other  More

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Over 16 years ago

lafayette is a small town where everyone knows everyone sometimes that can be annoying but other times it is nice to see a familiar face. the climate is hot in summer  More

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