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Pearl River, NY vs Alpharetta, GA

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Highlights
- Alpharetta spends 46.1% less per student than Pearl River.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.9% higher in Alpharetta than in Pearl River. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Alpharetta had 6.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Pearl River

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 Pearl River, NYAlpharetta, GAUnited States
 Expend. per Student$30,157$16,267$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$27,847$14,100$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$18,649$8,086$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.4413.816.23
 Students per Librarian6655704573
 Students per Counselor318397530
 Grade School Educ.4.0%1.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.3%1.6%6.3%
 High School Educ.90.6%96.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.7%12.9%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.7.1%4.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.48.3%70.5%33.7%
 Masters Grad.17.1%21.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%5.2%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree2.1%2.4%1.5%

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Reviews for Pearl River    3 Reviews

Schools are fantastic. The safe environment allows children to flourish. The community controls its own school district and keeps it strong. Recent investment of $50  More

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I grew up in Pearl River- it is a safe, friendly town with schools top ranked in the state every year... all this and a close proximity (25 miles) to NYC... cost of  More

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Over 16 years ago

Crime is very little to none. In fact, it's so low, when something does happen it seem's the whole town hear's about  More

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Reviews for Alpharetta    26 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I have lived in Alpharetta for almost 6 years. Great city, professional residents, high end neighborhoods, and of course beautiful shopping centers. The example is  More

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Over 5 years ago

I’ve lived in Alpharetta for 13y. I was initially excited and open-minded about living in the South. (We are from Chicago). The traffic is terrible. Urban planning  More

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Over 7 years ago

I live work and play in Alpharetta, GA. The standard of living is excellent. Housing is high end and affordable. Schools are highly rated. Amenities are top notch and  More

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ZIPS IN PEARL RIVER, NEW YORK
10965
ZIPS IN ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA
30005 30009

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