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Richmond Hill, GA vs Alpharetta, GA

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Highlights
- Alpharetta spends 29.1% more per student than Richmond Hill.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 12.1% lower in Alpharetta than in Richmond Hill. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Alpharetta had 3.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Richmond Hill
 Richmond Hill, GAAlpharetta, GAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,267$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,745  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,086$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.7  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5704573
 Students per Counselor517  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.37.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock21.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.4%1.5%
Reviews for Richmond Hill    4 Reviews

I have lived here for five long years. This is the worst place I have ever lived. There is nothing to do and nowhere to shop. You have to travel thirty minutes to get to  More

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Over 11 years ago

This town is a wonderful place to live. Schools are great - every child receives a quality education. There is no need for private schools because the public school  More

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Over 16 years ago

Wonderful schools - every child gets an education comparable to any private school. A sense of community, low crime, and close to outdoor recreation. And not too far  More

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Reviews for Alpharetta    26 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I have lived in Alpharetta for almost 6 years. Great city, professional residents, high end neighborhoods, and of course beautiful shopping centers. The example is  More

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Over 6 years ago

I’ve lived in Alpharetta for 13y. I was initially excited and open-minded about living in the South. (We are from Chicago). The traffic is terrible. Urban planning  More

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Over 8 years ago

I live work and play in Alpharetta, GA. The standard of living is excellent. Housing is high end and affordable. Schools are highly rated. Amenities are top notch and  More

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