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Pekin, IL vs Atlanta, GA

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Highlights
- Atlanta spends 4.7% less per student than Pekin.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.9% lower in Atlanta than in Pekin. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Atlanta had 3.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Pekin
 Pekin, ILAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,267$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,758  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,086$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.51  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5704573
 Students per Counselor422  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.19.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock15.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.7%1.5%
Reviews for Pekin    3 Reviews

My review is a question to residents of Marshaltown, Iowa. Recent talk is that Pekin, Illinois is getting a Swift Pork processing plant. The residents are restless and  More

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Over 16 years ago

I have traveled and lived all over the world. Pekin rates about in the middle of the places I have lived. Small town atmosphere with some bigger city facilities. The  More

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There is not a whole lot to do unless you want to eat at every fast-food restaurant there is. They do have a very nice public park with volleyball and tennis courts  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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