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Rome, GA vs Yuma, AZ

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Highlights
- Yuma spends 37.7% less per student than Rome.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 59.7% higher in Yuma than in Rome. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Yuma had 4.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Rome
 Rome, GAYuma, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,869$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,770  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$3,953$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock14134573
 Students per Counselor426  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock82.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.25.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%1.5%
Reviews for Rome    11 Reviews

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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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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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 Yuma    48 Reviews

Retired here and it is a great place in many ways. The biggest drawback I have found is the cost and lack of medical care. Its not that far to PHX to get the care you  More

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Over 7 years ago

First let me confess that I lived in Yuma for about a year several decades ago. I was raised in NY and have lived & worked in several states & cities, most recently in  More

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Over 7 years ago

I am moving to Yuma sometime this year for a new job. I am looking for a place to live that is safe for 1 person. Does anyone have some  More

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