2025 Compare Cities Education:
Reading, PA vs Atlanta, GA

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Highlights
- Atlanta spends 9.7% less per student than Reading.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.9% lower in Atlanta than in Reading. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Atlanta had 28.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Reading
 Reading, PAAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,267$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,807  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,086$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.67  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5704573
 Students per Counselor346  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.15.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.10.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock15.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.7%1.5%
Reviews for Reading    15 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Having lived in Reading in the 1960's and early 1970's I can definitely say the city has gone downhill as it has in reality been a victim of two major forces; first  More

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Over 11 years ago

Berks County is beautiful in the fall. Cool, crisp air and the trees are a pallet of  More

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Over 12 years ago

Well to start, in the past 8 years ive lived in 7 states, some pros and cons. Tucson I loved in all respects except its not as nice as living in a small town but it  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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