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Poway, CA vs Gainesville, GA

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Highlights
- Gainesville spends 28.4% less per student than Poway.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 35.6% lower in Gainesville than in Poway. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Gainesville had 17.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Poway
 Poway, CAGainesville, GAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,714$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,161  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,751$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio22.65  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4284573
 Students per Counselor513  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock16.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock75.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.52.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.4%1.5%
Reviews for Poway    10 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Poway is a great place to live. People are friendly, neighbors watch out for each other. Great trails, beautiful views. Love to hear the birds. Family oriented. Yes  More

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Over 5 years ago

Moved here 37 years ago and love the birds singing in the morning, minimal traffic noise, and convenience to Carmel Mountain Ranch for shopping. Easy access to the  More

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I've lived here for 30 years. Back 30 years ago it was great. Small town, friendly people, etc. NOW Traffic is pretty bad but still better than most of SD county. I'm  More

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Reviews for Gainesville    6 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Don't know if it is the proximity to Atlanta that keeps prices high or the rural/frugal thinking that keeps housing opportunities at a minimum, but after living here for  More

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I moved to Gainesville,Ga in 2010 from NYC and I have found it's a great place to raise your childrens and a good quality of life.It's a good place to live. Gainesville  More

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Over 16 years ago

This is a great place to live if you like the country feel and enjoy all 4 seasons. Nice people and lots to  More

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