2025 Compare Cities Education:
Pearl River, NY vs Atlanta, GA

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Highlights
- Atlanta spends 46.1% less per student than Pearl River.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.9% higher in Atlanta than in Pearl River. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Atlanta had 1.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Pearl River
 Pearl River, NYAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,267$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$27,847  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,086$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.44  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5704573
 Students per Counselor318  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.48.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock15.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.7%1.5%
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 17 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 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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