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Rockland, ME vs Gainesville, GA

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- Gainesville spends 44.9% less per student than Rockland.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 40.2% higher in Gainesville than in Rockland. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Gainesville had 18.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Rockland
 Rockland, MEGainesville, GAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,714$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$17,254  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,751$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio10.41  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4284573
 Students per Counselor265  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock16.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock75.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.35.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.4%1.5%
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Reviews for Rockland    8 Reviews
florence · Rockland, ME
expensive but our primary values are here
Over 12 years ago

we are paying our property taxes on a monthly basis now...at $287 per month it is like a mortgage! we have been here 5 years and these taxes have gradually increased  More

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florence · Rockland, ME
expensive but our primary values are here
Over 12 years ago

we are paying our property taxes on a monthly basis now...at $287 per month it is like a mortgage! we have been here 5 years and these taxes have gradually increased  More

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Patricia · Rockland, ME
Beautiful views but weather not the greatest
Over 16 years ago

Rockland is a great town from July through mid October. Lots to see and do, culturally and environmentally but "cooler along the coast" is so true. Naturally  More

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Reviews for Gainesville    6 Reviews
theo · Gainesville, GA
inflated self-assessment
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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phillip · Gainesville, GA
Good place to live move to Gainesville,Ga.
Over 13 years ago

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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Charles · Gainesville, GA
Great Place
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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