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Phillipsburg, NJ vs Atlanta, GA

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Highlights
- Atlanta spends 33.9% less per student than Phillipsburg.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 27.7% higher in Atlanta than in Phillipsburg. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Atlanta had 1.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Phillipsburg
 Phillipsburg, NJAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,267$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$20,835  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,086$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio10.81  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5704573
 Students per Counselor290  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.21.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock15.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.7%1.5%
Reviews for Phillipsburg    4 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I lived here 45 years ago and remember the people as being ignorant and hostile towards anyone who isn't as stupid as they  More

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I grew up in this town and couldn't wait to get out! Taxes are ridiculous and the town council and the mayor can't get along. It doesn't matter who the mayor is either.  More

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Over 15 years ago

an area that has 4 distinct  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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