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Rome, GA vs LaFayette, GA

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- LaFayette spends 6.2% less per student than Rome.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 8.4% lower in LaFayette than in Rome. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- LaFayette had 4.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Rome
 Rome, GALaFayette, GAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,354$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,770  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,551$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4994573
 Students per Counselor426  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock82.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.25.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock2.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.4%1.5%
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Reviews for Rome    11 Reviews
D. · North Decatur, GA
Rome GA is in the middle of Everywhere
Over 1 years ago

Outside of the Atlanta area, ROME is one of Georgia's largest cities and is the heart of the ABC TRIANGLE (Atlanta, Birmingham and Chattanooga all easy drives from  More

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Douglas  · Rome, GA
New Jersey transplant loves Rome.
Over 8 years ago

I moved to Rome Georgia with my wife almost 30 years ago from New Jersey and raised four children in this wonderful community. It is a beautiful place to  More

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ramona · Rome, GA
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Over 11 years ago

Climate is very comfortable. Some humidity, but overall, it isn't too hot or  More

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Reviews for Lafayette    2 Reviews
Joann · La Fayette, GA
Quaint City-Town Great for Retirees
Over 5 years ago

Moved here to retire. Housing prices and taxes are reasonable. Close to Chattanooga and not far from Atlanta. Beautiful area with hills. Met several people from other  More

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teresa · Rock Spring, GA
living in lafayette
Over 16 years ago

lafayette is a small town where everyone knows everyone sometimes that can be annoying but other times it is nice to see a familiar face. the climate is hot in summer  More

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