2024 Compare Cities Education:
Marietta, GA vs Bessemer, AL

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Highlights
- Bessemer spends 4.9% less per student than Marietta.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 33.5% higher in Bessemer than in Marietta. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Bessemer had 6.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Marietta
 Marietta, GABessemer, ALUnited States
 Expend. per Student$13,877$13,194$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,675$11,144$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$7,686$6,493$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.4719.3216.23
 Students per Librarian5375474573
 Students per Counselor376417530
 Grade School Educ.5.9%4.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.8%11.2%6.3%
 High School Educ.90.4%84.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.3%23.1%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.7.1%7.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.45.2%13.6%33.7%
 Masters Grad.11.3%3.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.8%0.4%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.2%0.2%1.5%
Reviews for Marietta    28 Reviews

There is nothing that stands out about Marietta. Except for the fact that there are plenty of churches. You will have to own a car to get around, as most of the suburb  More

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I lived in both Marietta and Kennesaw Georgia in the 90's. It is a traditional sold Southern city with lots of good qualities. The town square is very quaint and there  More

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Over 9 years ago

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Reviews for Bessemer    7 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Melissa, as a citizen and business person of Bessemer I am trerrible Sad to hear of your experience. I have had the opportunity to live and travel to other area And  More

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Melissa, as a citizen and business person of Bessemer I am trerrible Sad to hear of your experience. I have had the opportunity to live and travel to other area And  More

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Melissa, as a citizen and business person of Bessemer I am trerrible Sad to hear of your experience. I have had the opportunity to live and travel to other area And  More

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